How much does a special education teacher make in Texas?
$65,710a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Texas. That is $31.59 an hour or $5,476 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.59
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,980Median: $65,710Highest 10%: $84,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,980 | $21.14 | |
| 25th | $50,590 | $24.32 | |
| Median | $65,710 | $31.59 | |
| 75th | $71,500 | $34.38 | |
| 90th | $84,230 | $40.50 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $68,030 |
| Dallas, TX | $66,120 |
| San Antonio, TX | $64,070 |
| Houston, TX | $63,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 20. Wisconsin | $66,910 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $66,670 |
| 22. New York | $65,970 |
| 23. Texas | $65,710 |
| 24. North Carolina | $65,170 |
| 25. Illinois | $64,850 |
| 26. Nevada | $64,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $31.59 ($65,710 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $65,710 against $76,580 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Texas rank for special education teacher pay?
Texas ranks 23 of 42 states.
Which city in Texas pays special education teachers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $68,030 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.