How much does a special education teacher make in Houston?
$63,960a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $30.75 an hour or $5,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.75
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 107
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,150Median: $63,960Highest 10%: $76,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,150 | $22.67 | |
| 25th | $50,170 | $24.12 | |
| Median | $63,960 | $30.75 | |
| 75th | $72,160 | $34.69 | |
| 90th | $76,960 | $37.00 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Austin, TX | $68,030 |
| Dallas, TX | $66,120 |
| San Antonio, TX | $64,070 |
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 $30.75 ($63,960 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $63,960 against $76,580 nationally, 16% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,710, so Houston pays 3% less.
Where does Houston rank for special education teacher pay?
74 of 107 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,960 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.