Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $59,700 -8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,890
90th percentile $97,330
Employed locally 240
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,890
    25th
    $59,700
    50th (median)
    $59,700
    75th
    $76,710
    90th
    $97,330

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 64% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 36% 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 Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,120
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,880
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,820
    Instructional Coordinators$77,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Midland, TX is 8% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $47,890 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,700.