Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Laredo, TX

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

Median annual salary $61,870 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,700
90th percentile $63,440
Employed locally 340
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,700
    25th
    $48,530
    50th (median)
    $61,870
    75th
    $61,870
    90th
    $63,440

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 99% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 1% below 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
    Amarillo, TX $61,600

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,980
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,810
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,360
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,100
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $23,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Laredo, TX is 11.1% 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $38,700 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,530.