How much does a special education teacher make in Dallas?
$64,830a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $31.17 an hour or $5,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.17
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 112 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 15,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,040Median: $64,830Highest 10%: $74,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,040 | $29.35 | |
| 25th | $62,570 | $30.08 | |
| Median | $64,830 | $31.17 | |
| 75th | $71,920 | $34.58 | |
| 90th | $74,240 | $35.69 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Houston, TX | $65,080 |
| 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 |
| Austin, TX | $60,750 |
| 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 Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $125,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $125,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $112,400 |
| Atmospheric | $105,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $105,300 |
| Business Teacher | $100,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,670 |
| Physics Teacher | $99,650 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $98,970 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $31.17 ($64,830 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $64,830 against $65,120 nationally, 0% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,330, so Dallas pays 4% more.
Where does Dallas rank for special education teacher pay?
112 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,240 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.