Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $57,790 -17% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,460
90th percentile $58,620
Employed locally 50
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,460
    25th
    $51,360
    50th (median)
    $57,790
    75th
    $57,790
    90th
    $58,620

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $74,610
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $66,420
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,330
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,500
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $63,280
    Laredo, TX $61,870

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,860
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$51,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28,380
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,300
    Instructional Coordinators$66,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Abilene?

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

    Is Abilene above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Abilene, TX is 17% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Abilene?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,460 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,360.