Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $63,500 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,940
90th percentile $91,820
Employed locally 1,070
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,940
    25th
    $59,910
    50th (median)
    $63,500
    75th
    $77,630
    90th
    $91,820

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 65% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 35% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $63,280
    Laredo, TX $61,870
    Amarillo, TX $61,600

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,170
    Instructional Coordinators $74,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Austin, TX is 8.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $54,940 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,910.