Okay, let’s break it down. Wayne Roark has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Educational Psychology, which is a solid foundation for a teaching career. He has 5 years and 11 months of experience as a special education teacher in Temple ISD, which is a relatively short tenure. Considering his skills and experience, I would place him in the lower to mid-range for a teacher in Texas. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for high school teachers in Texas is around $60,000. However, special education teachers tend to earn higher salaries, with a median of around $80,000. Given his experience and skills, I would estimate his hourly rate to be around $75, which is slightly below the median for special education teachers in Texas.