How much does a special education teacher make in Dallas?
$66,120a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $31.79 an hour or $5,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.79
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 107
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,990Median: $66,120Highest 10%: $78,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,990 | $21.15 | |
| 25th | $60,720 | $29.19 | |
| Median | $66,120 | $31.79 | |
| 75th | $67,140 | $32.28 | |
| 90th | $78,850 | $37.91 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Austin, TX | $68,030 |
| San Antonio, TX | $64,070 |
| Houston, TX | $63,960 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $125,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $125,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $112,400 |
| Atmospheric | $105,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $105,300 |
| Business Teacher | $100,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,670 |
| Physics Teacher | $99,650 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $98,970 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $31.79 ($66,120 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $66,120 against $76,580 nationally, 14% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,710, so Dallas pays 1% more.
Where does Dallas rank for special education teacher pay?
65 of 107 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,850 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.