Special Education Teachers, Preschool pay in Texas
$68,700avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,010 employed
Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Texas earn an average of $68,700 a year. That is $7,680 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $76,380. The best-paying metro area is McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX at $85,980.
$65,680Median pay
$68,700Average yearly
+27%Avg. pay since 2020
#20Of 45 states
Top-paying Texas metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, preschool by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
160 jobs
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
$85,980
a year
2750 jobs
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
$76,240
a year
3280 jobs
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
$70,800
a year
4310 jobs
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
$57,830
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Preschool pay in Texas, charted
Pay over time
Texas, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Texas special education teachers, preschool work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Texas vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $76,380 | – |
| Texas | $68,700 | – |
| New Mexico | $65,620 | – |
| Louisiana | $55,140 | – |
| Oklahoma | $48,780 | – |
| Arkansas | $38,340 | – |
Related jobs in Texas
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,890
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,740
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,480
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,970
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63,310
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$66,450
Average pay, Texas, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, preschool make in Texas?
The average is $68,700 a year, and the median is $65,680. That is $7,680 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $76,380.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX ($85,980), followed by Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($76,240). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX ($57,830).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #20 of 45 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2051. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, preschool page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.