Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Texas
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Texas
$60,270
National Median
$63,000
Employment
41,010
Entry Level (10th)
$47,890
Top Earners (90th)
$73,440
How Texas Compares
Texas pays $2,730 less than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 2.962 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in Texas (location quotient: 1.97).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |