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Special Education Teacher Salary in Texas (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $52,262/year ($4,355/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 30th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 56,760 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $62,330 a year — though pay ranges from $50,030 for newcomers to $74,240 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 56,760 Special Education Teacher jobs in Texas (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $62,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $52,262 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $62,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,300 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,768 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,262 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,355 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Texas?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Texas is $62,330 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,390 and $65,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Texas?
- On the median salary of $62,330, a single filer in Texas takes home about $52,262 per year ($4,355 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 56,760 Special Education Teacher jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.