How much does a special education teacher make in Texas?
$65,680a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Texas. That is $31.58 an hour or $5,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.58
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,090Median: $65,680Highest 10%: $94,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,090 | $18.79 | |
| 25th | $58,600 | $28.17 | |
| Median | $65,680 | $31.58 | |
| 75th | $82,420 | $39.63 | |
| 90th | $94,410 | $45.39 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| McAllen, TX | $85,200 |
| Dallas, TX | $74,110 |
| Houston, TX | $66,240 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 15. Georgia | $72,310 |
| 16. New York | $68,180 |
| 17. New Mexico | $66,010 |
| 18. Texas | $65,680 |
| 19. Iowa | $63,540 |
| 20. Nebraska | $62,760 |
| 21. Illinois | $62,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $31.58 ($65,680 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $65,680 against $64,830 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Texas rank for special education teacher pay?
Texas ranks 18 of 45 states.
Which city in Texas pays special education teachers the most?
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, with a median of $85,200 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.