Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $66,040 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,400
90th percentile $73,450
Employed locally 50
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,400
    25th
    $66,040
    50th (median)
    $66,040
    75th
    $66,040
    90th
    $73,450

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 7% 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
    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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,300

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,290
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,220
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,840
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $59,960
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Odessa, TX is 1.8% above 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $65,400 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,040.