Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Brownsville, TX

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

Median annual salary $63,280 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,480
90th percentile $63,900
Employed locally 200
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,480
    25th
    $58,970
    50th (median)
    $63,280
    75th
    $63,900
    90th
    $63,900

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 123% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $74,610
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $66,420
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,330
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,500
    Laredo, TX $61,870
    Amarillo, TX $61,600

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Brownsville, TX is 9.1% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $54,480 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,970.