Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $80,830 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $55,570
90th percentile $96,880
Employed locally 160
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,570
    25th
    $65,160
    50th (median)
    $80,830
    75th
    $80,830
    90th
    $96,880

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 83% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $105,790
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $102,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $66,850
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $66,140
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $65,990
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $64,980
    Killeen-Temple, TX $64,750
    College Station-Bryan, TX $63,300

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,170
    Instructional Coordinators$74,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, All Other make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Austin, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Special Education Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Austin, TX is 19.9% above the national median of $67,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Austin?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $55,570 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,160.