Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Abilene, TX

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

Median annual salary $57,060 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,430
90th percentile $60,870
Employed locally 30
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,430
    25th
    $51,430
    50th (median)
    $57,060
    75th
    $57,670
    90th
    $60,870

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 86% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $66,040
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,410
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,790
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $62,720
    Sherman-Denison, TX $62,350
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,310

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,860
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$51,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28,380
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,300
    Instructional Coordinators$66,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Abilene?

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

    Is Abilene above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Abilene, TX is 12.1% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Abilene?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $51,430 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,430.