Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $61,340 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,440
90th percentile $69,450
Employed locally 260
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,440
    25th
    $60,560
    50th (median)
    $61,340
    75th
    $62,080
    90th
    $69,450

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 104% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 4% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $63,280
    Laredo, TX $61,870

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,810
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in El Paso?

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

    Is El Paso above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in El Paso, TX is 11.9% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $58,440 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,560.