Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $28,540 -54.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $28,540
90th percentile $36,330
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,540
    25th
    $28,540
    50th (median)
    $28,540
    75th
    $36,330
    90th
    $36,330

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 56% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $85,200
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $67,610
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,070
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $41,550

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,510
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,710
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Brownsville?

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

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Brownsville, TX is 54.1% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $28,540 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,540.