Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $61,600 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,060
90th percentile $82,350
Employed locally 70
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,060
    25th
    $57,580
    50th (median)
    $61,600
    75th
    $62,460
    90th
    $82,350

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 7% 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,710
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,200
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,730
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Amarillo, TX is 11.5% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,060 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,580.