Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $54,760 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,050
90th percentile $61,000
Employed locally 50
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,050
    25th
    $49,260
    50th (median)
    $54,760
    75th
    $58,130
    90th
    $61,000

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 86% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 14% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26,490
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,130
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,260
    Instructional Coordinators$65,690
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Waco, TX is 15.6% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $47,050 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,260.