How much does a special education teacher make in Houston?
$65,970a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $31.72 an hour or $5,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.72
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 96 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,530Median: $65,970Highest 10%: $78,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,530 | $24.29 | |
| 25th | $63,090 | $30.33 | |
| Median | $65,970 | $31.72 | |
| 75th | $71,070 | $34.17 | |
| 90th | $78,250 | $37.62 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Dallas, TX | $65,870 |
| Midland, TX | $65,130 |
| El Paso, TX | $64,100 |
| 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 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 $31.72 ($65,970 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $65,970 against $66,810 nationally, 1% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $63,360, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for special education teacher pay?
96 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,250 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.