How much does a special education teacher make in El Paso?
$64,100a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $30.82 an hour or $5,342 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.82
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,330Median: $64,100Highest 10%: $100,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| 25th | $62,130 | $29.87 | |
| Median | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| 75th | $78,180 | $37.59 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.18 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Houston, TX | $65,970 |
| Dallas, TX | $65,870 |
| Midland, TX | $65,130 |
| Beaumont, TX | $63,110 |
| Brownsville, TX | $62,720 |
| Sherman, TX | $62,350 |
| Austin, TX | $62,250 |
| Amarillo, TX | $61,980 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $61,250 |
| Killeen, TX | $61,200 |
| Tyler, TX | $61,070 |
| McAllen, TX | $60,720 |
| Waco, TX | $60,460 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,430 |
| San Antonio, TX | $60,430 |
| College Station, TX | $60,190 |
| Abilene, TX | $57,720 |
| Longview, TX | $55,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $50,890 |
| Texarkana, 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 $30.82 ($64,100 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $64,100 against $66,810 nationally, 4% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $63,360, so El Paso pays 1% more.
Where does El Paso rank for special education teacher pay?
107 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,200 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.