How much does a special education teacher make in Texas?
$63,360a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Texas. That is $30.46 an hour or $5,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.46
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,530Median: $63,360Highest 10%: $77,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,530 | $24.29 | |
| 25th | $61,070 | $29.36 | |
| Median | $63,360 | $30.46 | |
| 75th | $71,030 | $34.15 | |
| 90th | $77,720 | $37.37 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Odessa, TX | $67,910 |
| Houston, TX | $65,970 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 27. Iowa | $63,590 |
| 28. Nebraska | $63,460 |
| 29. Maine | $63,440 |
| 30. Texas | $63,360 |
| 31. Nevada | $63,280 |
| 32. Alabama | $62,850 |
| 33. Wyoming | $62,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $30.46 ($63,360 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $63,360 against $66,810 nationally, 5% 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?
Odessa, TX, with a median of $67,910 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.