How much does a special education teacher make in Texas?
$64,830a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Texas. That is $31.17 an hour or $5,403 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.17
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,270Median: $64,830Highest 10%: $77,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,270 | $25.13 | |
| 25th | $61,340 | $29.49 | |
| Median | $64,830 | $31.17 | |
| 75th | $73,180 | $35.18 | |
| 90th | $77,700 | $37.36 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $77,480 |
| Houston, TX | $69,210 |
| Dallas, TX | $66,440 |
| El Paso, TX | $64,500 |
| Laredo, TX | $63,960 |
| McAllen, TX | $63,760 |
| Austin, TX | $63,740 |
| Beaumont, TX | $63,350 |
| Brownsville, TX | $63,140 |
| Sherman, TX | $62,740 |
| College Station, TX | $62,700 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $62,340 |
| San Antonio, TX | $61,890 |
| Killeen, TX | $61,830 |
| Tyler, TX | $61,200 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $61,160 |
| Amarillo, TX | $60,830 |
| Waco, TX | $60,350 |
| Abilene, TX | $60,020 |
| Lubbock, TX | $58,150 |
| San Angelo, TX | $57,170 |
| Longview, TX | $56,660 |
| Texarkana, TX | $53,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 22. Virginia | $68,400 |
| 23. Colorado | $67,240 |
| 24. Hawaii | $65,980 |
| 25. Texas | $64,830 |
| 26. Arizona | $64,300 |
| 27. Utah | $64,210 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $63,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $31.17 ($64,830 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $64,830 against $74,260 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Texas rank for special education teacher pay?
Texas ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays special education teachers the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $77,480 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.