How much does a special education teacher make in El Paso?
$64,000a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $30.77 an hour or $5,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.77
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 129 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 2,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,340Median: $64,000Highest 10%: $100,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,340 | $24.20 | |
| 25th | $63,020 | $30.30 | |
| Median | $64,000 | $30.77 | |
| 75th | $79,560 | $38.25 | |
| 90th | $100,900 | $48.49 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Houston, TX | $65,080 |
| Dallas, TX | $64,830 |
| 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 El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Business Teacher | $103,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $102,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $95,450 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $84,820 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $83,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $80,720 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $78,170 |
| History Teacher | $77,680 |
| Political Science Teacher | $76,810 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $73,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $30.77 ($64,000 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $64,000 against $65,120 nationally, 2% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,330, so El Paso pays 3% more.
Where does El Paso rank for special education teacher pay?
129 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,900 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.