The U.S. Department of Education has officially named the teacher shortage areas for the 2025-2026 academic year. It’s an important announcement that not only highlights current needs in education but also signals opportunity for those considering a career in teaching.
The most recent available data from the Bureau of Labor Statisticsshows that the median annual wage for special education teachers in the United States is about $64,270. The lowest 10% earned less than $47,380, while the highest 10% earned more than $103,290.
Currently, the average teaching salary in Texas is about $63,749.
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