Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $60,980 -6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,270
90th percentile $97,310
Employed locally 300
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,270
    25th
    $58,170
    50th (median)
    $60,980
    75th
    $79,400
    90th
    $97,310

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 104% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 4% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $62,720
    Sherman-Denison, TX $62,350
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,310

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,810
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in El Paso, TX is 6% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $37,270 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,170.