Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $62,720 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,950
90th percentile $71,450
Employed locally 120
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,950
    25th
    $60,810
    50th (median)
    $62,720
    75th
    $63,950
    90th
    $71,450

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 122% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 22% above 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
    Sherman-Denison, TX $62,350
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,310
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,300

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,510
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,710
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Brownsville, TX is 3.3% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $50,950 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,810.