Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $48,830 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $24,280
90th percentile $59,190
Employed locally 50
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,280
    25th
    $38,350
    50th (median)
    $48,830
    75th
    $51,780
    90th
    $59,190

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 78% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 22% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,620
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,030
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,670
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Lubbock, TX is 24.7% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $24,280 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,350.