Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $55,480 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,940
90th percentile $59,950
Employed locally 190
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,940
    25th
    $46,830
    50th (median)
    $55,480
    75th
    $57,400
    90th
    $59,950

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 77% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $61,820
    Laredo, TX $61,780
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,410
    Lubbock, TX $60,670
    Midland, TX $60,640

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,660
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,990
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$18,610
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$76,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Tyler, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Tyler, TX is 11.9% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Tyler?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,940 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,830.