SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Wichita Falls, TX is $59,790 a year, trailing the national median of $65,120 by 8.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Wichita Falls, TX is $59,790 a year, trailing the national median of $65,120 by 8.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $58,460 and $75,400. The lowest tenth earn under $46,930, while the highest tenth earn more than $75,400.
The area has 510 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 9.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Houston records the highest median at $65,080. Of the 236 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 82nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,930 | −27.9% |
| 25th | $58,460 | −10.2% |
| Median (50th) | $59,790 | −8.2% |
| 75th | $75,400 | +15.8% |
| 90th | $75,400 | +15.8% |
| Mean | $61,570 | −5.5% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $65,080 | 12,680 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $64,830 | 15,810 | |
| 3 | El Paso | $64,000 | 2,380 | |
| 4 | McAllen | $62,600 | 1,530 | |
| 5 | San Antonio | $62,230 | 3,670 | |
| 6 | Killeen | $62,190 | 700 | |
| 7 | Laredo | $61,780 | 150 | |
| 8 | Brownsville | $61,440 | 1,060 | |
| 9 | Austin | $60,750 | 6,190 | |
| 10 | Waco | $60,580 | 500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wichita Falls run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $59,790 goes as far as $61,576 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,576US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,790 a year, 8.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,930 to $75,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 510 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $65,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Wichita Falls, TX?
The median annual wage is $59,790, 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 $65,120, so pay in Wichita Falls, TX is 8.2% lower. 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 Wichita Falls, TX earns more than $75,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,930 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 Houston, at $65,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 510 jobs in this occupation in Wichita Falls, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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