How much does a special education teacher make in Houston?
$65,080a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $31.29 an hour or $5,423 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.29
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 111 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 12,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,230Median: $65,080Highest 10%: $75,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,230 | $24.63 | |
| 25th | $62,090 | $29.85 | |
| Median | $65,080 | $31.29 | |
| 75th | $71,990 | $34.61 | |
| 90th | $75,120 | $36.12 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| 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 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $31.29 ($65,080 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $65,080 against $65,120 nationally, 0% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,330, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for special education teacher pay?
111 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,120 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.