Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $64,410 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,060
90th percentile $74,550
Employed locally 1,860
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,060
    25th
    $61,920
    50th (median)
    $64,410
    75th
    $68,140
    90th
    $74,550

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 80% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 20% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,790
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $62,720
    Sherman-Denison, TX $62,350
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,310
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $61,300

    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, Middle School make per hour in Houston?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Houston, TX is 0.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $57,060 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,920.