How much does a special education teacher make in Dallas?
$74,110a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $35.63 an hour or $6,176 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.63
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,570Median: $74,110Highest 10%: $95,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,570 | $23.83 | |
| 25th | $64,860 | $31.18 | |
| Median | $74,110 | $35.63 | |
| 75th | $93,590 | $45.00 | |
| 90th | $95,960 | $46.13 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| McAllen, TX | $85,200 |
| Houston, TX | $66,240 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,340 |
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 $35.63 ($74,110 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $74,110 against $64,830 nationally, 14% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,680, so Dallas pays 13% more.
Where does Dallas rank for special education teacher pay?
38 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,960 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.