DOL Median (Texas)
$51,550
vs National
+4.1%
National: $49,529BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,609
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,550
+4.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,529
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Texas earns $51,550 in nominal terms, which is 4.1% above the national average of $49,529. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,609 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TDNGUYEN, INC., DBA KRKN ELDRIDGE ACADEMY | $65,350 | 1 |
| LEWISVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | $62,030 | 1 |
| AMIGOS POR VIDA FRIENDS FOR LIFE HOUSING AND EDUCATION CORP. | $60,500 | 3 |
| East Central Independent School District | $59,217 | 2 |
| Ector County Independent School District | $58,400 | 6 |
| Central Texas Autism Center LLC | $57,400 | 2 |
| TDNGUYEN INC | $56,930 | 7 |
| Clear Creek Independent School District | $56,844 | 6 |
| Houston Independent School District | $53,020 | 27 |
| GALENA PARK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | $51,550 | 1 |
| KIPP AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL, INC | $51,175 | 1 |
| GARLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | $49,272 | 4 |
| LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | $48,260 | 1 |
| AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | $48,189 | 11 |
| TEJANO CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CONCERNS | $48,000 | 1 |
| GALVESTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | $47,783 | 2 |
| ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | $45,325 | 1 |
| Presidio Independent School District | $45,220 | 2 |
| TEXAS PEAK PERFORMANCE GROUP INC. | $45,000 | 1 |
| Golden Rule Schools, Inc | $45,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make in Texas?
The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Texas is $51,550 based on 49 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Texas earns 4.1% more than the national median of $49,529, or $55,609 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.