Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $67,610 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,210
90th percentile $79,120
Employed locally 340
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,210
    25th
    $60,880
    50th (median)
    $67,610
    75th
    $72,160
    90th
    $79,120

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 84% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $85,200
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,070
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $41,550
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $28,540

    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, Preschool make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Houston, TX is 8.7% above the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Houston?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $42,210 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,880.