Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $61,150 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,450
90th percentile $71,550
Employed locally 70
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,450
    25th
    $60,830
    50th (median)
    $61,150
    75th
    $62,930
    90th
    $71,550

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 91% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 9% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $67,610
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,070
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $41,550
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $28,540

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,650
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,970
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,290
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Killeen?

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

    Is Killeen above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Killeen, TX is 1.7% below 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $45,450 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,830.