How much does a special education teacher make in Houston?
$66,240a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $31.85 an hour or $5,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.85
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,220Median: $66,240Highest 10%: $95,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,220 | $23.66 | |
| 25th | $61,830 | $29.73 | |
| Median | $66,240 | $31.85 | |
| 75th | $85,750 | $41.23 | |
| 90th | $95,070 | $45.71 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| McAllen, TX | $85,200 |
| Dallas, TX | $74,110 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,340 |
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 $31.85 ($66,240 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $66,240 against $64,830 nationally, 2% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,680, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for special education teacher pay?
44 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,070 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.