SOC 25-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other — Midland
Midland, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Midland, TX comes to $56,220 a year, ahead of the national median of $50,890 by 10.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Midland, TX comes to $56,220 a year, ahead of the national median of $50,890 by 10.5%. Pay ranges from under $32,980 at the tenth percentile to more than $56,220 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,020 to $56,220.
Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $52,870. Of the 297 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 160th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,980 | −35.2% |
| 25th | $37,020 | −27.3% |
| Median (50th) | $56,220 | +10.5% |
| 75th | $56,220 | +10.5% |
| 90th | $56,220 | +10.5% |
| Mean | $48,300 | −5.1% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $52,870 | 880 | |
| 2 | San Antonio | $51,690 | 760 | |
| 3 | Waco | $50,720 | 60 | |
| 4 | Longview | $50,030 | 60 | |
| 5 | Wichita Falls | $49,940 | 40 | |
| 6 | San Angelo | $49,730 | 40 | |
| 7 | Abilene | $49,300 | 140 | |
| 8 | Beaumont | $47,520 | 70 | |
| 9 | Killeen | $47,270 | 90 | |
| 10 | Dallas | $46,380 | 2,240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Midland run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $56,220 goes as far as $57,899 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,899US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,220 a year, 10.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,980 to $56,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $52,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Midland, TX?
The median annual wage is $56,220, or $27.03 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,890, so pay in Midland, TX is 10.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Midland, TX earns more than $56,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,980 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $52,870 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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