Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $74,610 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,680
90th percentile $103,310
Employed locally 50
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,680
    25th
    $62,730
    50th (median)
    $74,610
    75th
    $74,610
    90th
    $103,310

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 80% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 20% 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
    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
    Amarillo, TX $61,600

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,120
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,880
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,820
    Instructional Coordinators $77,140
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School $59,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Midland, TX is 7.2% above 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $57,680 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,730.