Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $66,140 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $22,510
90th percentile $77,000
Employed locally 960
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,510
    25th
    $56,340
    50th (median)
    $66,140
    75th
    $67,820
    90th
    $77,000

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 82% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 18% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,830
    El Paso, TX $66,850
    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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 1.9% below 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $22,510 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,340.