Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,090 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,790
90th percentile $62,110
Employed locally 810
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,790
    25th
    $48,720
    50th (median)
    $58,090
    75th
    $59,600
    90th
    $62,110

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Related occupations in Eastern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,520
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,810
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,990
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,010
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $21,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Eastern Region of Texas is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 7.8% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Eastern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,790 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,720.