Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $56,740 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $61,340
Employed locally 70
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $47,070
    50th (median)
    $56,740
    75th
    $59,060
    90th
    $61,340

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 89% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 11% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,750
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$24,330
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$23,910
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,490
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$53,820
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$69,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 9.9% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,070.