Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $85,200 +37% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $80,950
90th percentile $93,970
Employed locally 60
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,950
    25th
    $81,740
    50th (median)
    $85,200
    75th
    $93,970
    90th
    $93,970

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 163% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 63% above 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
    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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $28,540

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $54,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in McAllen, TX is 37% above 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $80,950 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,740.