Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $60,930 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,390
90th percentile $89,990
Employed locally 90
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,390
    25th
    $50,130
    50th (median)
    $60,930
    75th
    $77,730
    90th
    $89,990

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 95% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 5% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $54,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,490
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,130
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,260
    Instructional Coordinators $65,690
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Waco, TX is 12.4% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,390 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,130.