Special Education Teacher salary in Houston, TX
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Elementary Special Education Teacher
Median salary$87,333
Middle 50%$81.3k–$89.3k
vs. national median+46%comparison median $60,000
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$50k$60k$70k$80k$90k$100k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $80,000 |
| 25th | $81,334 |
| 50th (median) | $87,333 |
| 75th | $89,334 |
| 90th | $90,000 |
Cost of living
Houston's median Special Education Teacher salary of $87,333 is worth about $88,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Independent School District | $88,000 | 10 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 8 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.