Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $50,120 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,230
90th percentile $62,340
Employed locally 50
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,230
    25th
    $47,540
    50th (median)
    $50,120
    75th
    $58,860
    90th
    $62,340

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 77% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 23% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,130
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,280
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $58,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Longview, TX is 22.7% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $42,230 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,540.