Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $60,270 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,630
90th percentile $69,550
Employed locally 2,880
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,630
    25th
    $58,650
    50th (median)
    $60,270
    75th
    $63,130
    90th
    $69,550

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 19% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $61,820
    Laredo, TX $61,780
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,410
    Lubbock, TX $60,670
    Midland, TX $60,640

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,600
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,510
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in San Antonio?

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

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in San Antonio, TX is 4.3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,630 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,650.