How much does a special education teacher make in Texas?
$62,330a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Texas. That is $29.97 an hour or $5,194 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.97
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 56,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,030Median: $62,330Highest 10%: $74,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,030 | $24.05 | |
| 25th | $60,390 | $29.03 | |
| Median | $62,330 | $29.97 | |
| 75th | $65,990 | $31.73 | |
| 90th | $74,240 | $35.69 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Midland, TX | $59,650 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 27. Tennessee | $62,560 |
| 28. Nebraska | $62,420 |
| 29. South Carolina | $62,360 |
| 30. Texas | $62,330 |
| 31. Maine | $61,880 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $61,520 |
| 33. Utah | $61,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $29.97 ($62,330 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $62,330 against $65,120 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for special education teacher pay?
Texas ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays special education teachers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $65,080 a year.
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.