How much does a special education teacher make in Austin?
$60,750a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $29.21 an hour or $5,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.21
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 211 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 6,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,030Median: $60,750Highest 10%: $64,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,030 | $24.05 | |
| 25th | $60,060 | $28.88 | |
| Median | $60,750 | $29.21 | |
| 75th | $61,970 | $29.79 | |
| 90th | $64,230 | $30.88 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Houston, TX | $65,080 |
| Dallas, TX | $64,830 |
| El Paso, TX | $64,000 |
| McAllen, TX | $62,600 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,230 |
| Killeen, TX | $62,190 |
| Laredo, TX | $61,780 |
| Brownsville, TX | $61,440 |
| Waco, TX | $60,580 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,440 |
| Sherman, TX | $60,390 |
| Amarillo, TX | $60,340 |
| Beaumont, TX | $60,300 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $59,790 |
| Lubbock, TX | $58,820 |
| Longview, TX | $58,650 |
| Abilene, TX | $58,080 |
| College Station, TX | $58,040 |
| Victoria, TX | $57,720 |
| Tyler, TX | $57,610 |
| Texarkana, TX | $51,130 |
| San Angelo, TX | $50,600 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $136,600 |
| Engineering Teacher | $132,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $129,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $129,400 |
| Atmospheric | $129,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $104,800 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Political Science Teacher | $101,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $100,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $29.21 ($60,750 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $60,750 against $65,120 nationally, 7% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,330, so Austin pays 3% less.
Where does Austin rank for special education teacher pay?
211 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,230 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.