Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $66,420 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,090
90th percentile $76,850
Employed locally 2,220
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,090
    25th
    $62,860
    50th (median)
    $66,420
    75th
    $71,960
    90th
    $76,850

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 83% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 17% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,330
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,500
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $63,280
    Laredo, TX $61,870
    Amarillo, TX $61,600

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Houston, TX is 4.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $58,090 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,860.