Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Austin, TX

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

Median annual salary $61,300 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,690
90th percentile $64,580
Employed locally 1,080
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,690
    25th
    $55,310
    50th (median)
    $61,300
    75th
    $61,300
    90th
    $64,580

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 63% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $66,040
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,410
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,790
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $62,720
    Sherman-Denison, TX $62,350
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,310

    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, Middle School make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Austin, TX is 5.5% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Austin?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $47,690 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,310.