10. Texas
Annual median salary: $54,560
Cost of living index: 90.7
Employment: 310
Next in line on our list of best states for special education teachers is Texas that has always been popular for having the highest number of jobs available. We know it is because a lot of Texas cities are now tagged as up and coming, making the Lone Star State among your best bets when looking for a new job, whether or not you are a special education teacher. They have among the most affordable living expenses in the country, too.