Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Killeen, TX

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

Median annual salary $59,330 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,200
90th percentile $77,930
Employed locally 210
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,200
    25th
    $50,240
    50th (median)
    $59,330
    75th
    $64,420
    90th
    $77,930

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 12% 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 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, Secondary School make per hour in Killeen?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Killeen, TX is 14.7% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,200 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,240.