Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Tyler, TX

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

Median annual salary $50,460 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,490
90th percentile $59,110
Employed locally 30
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,490
    25th
    $47,910
    50th (median)
    $50,460
    75th
    $58,590
    90th
    $59,110

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 70% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 30% 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 Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,660
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,990
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $18,610
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $76,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Tyler, TX is 22.2% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $44,490 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,910.