Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Killeen-Temple, TX
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area earn a median of $62,190 a year, based on BLS data for 700 workers.
Pay ranges from $49,150 for the lowest-paid 10% to $75,290 for the top 10%. That is 4% lower than the national median of $65,120. Pay here is about the same as the Texas statewide median of $62,330. There are 4.6 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school per 1,000 jobs here — the job is 2.8× more common than nationally. The average (mean) salary is $62,820, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Killeen-Temple, TX
| Pay level | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,150 |
| 25th percentile | $59,910 |
| Median | $62,190 |
| 75th percentile | $75,290 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,290 |
| Average (mean) | $62,820 |
Half of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $5,182.50 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $2,591.25 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,391.92 |
| Weekly | $1,195.96 |
BLS publishes only yearly pay for this job, because special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are usually paid a salary and may not work a full 2,080-hour year. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in other metro areas nearby
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $65,080 | 12,680 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $64,830 | 15,810 |
| El Paso, TX | $64,000 | 2,380 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $62,600 | 1,530 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $62,230 | 3,670 |
| Laredo, TX | $61,780 | 150 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $61,440 | 1,060 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $60,750 | 6,190 |
| Waco, TX | $60,580 | 500 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,440 | 700 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $60,390 | 540 |
| Amarillo, TX | $60,340 | 670 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $60,300 | 500 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $59,790 | 510 |
| Midland, TX | $59,650 | 40 |
| Lubbock, TX | $58,820 | 570 |
| Longview, TX | $58,650 | 690 |
| Abilene, TX | $58,080 | 220 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $58,040 | 430 |
| Victoria, TX | $57,720 | 180 |
| Tyler, TX | $57,610 | 430 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $51,130 | 130 |
| San Angelo, TX | $50,600 | 100 |
Highest-paying states for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $97,910 |
| California | $97,170 |
| Washington | $95,040 |
| Massachusetts | $91,350 |
| Rhode Island | $84,300 |
| Connecticut | $82,950 |
| New York | $81,260 |
| Alaska | $80,230 |
| Maryland | $78,850 |
| Illinois | $77,960 |
See Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in every state or the Texas statewide figures.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 25-2052. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in Killeen-Temple, TX?
The median salary for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area is $62,190 a year. Pay ranges from $49,150 for the lowest-paid 10% to $75,290 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in Killeen-Temple, TX?
The top 10% of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area earn at least $75,290 a year. The top 25% earn $75,290 or more.
What is the starting pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Killeen-Temple, TX?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $49,150 a year, and a quarter of special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school earn $59,910 or less.
How many special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school work in Killeen-Temple, TX?
About 700 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area, not counting the self-employed.