How much does an adult basic education make in Texas?
$49,490a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in Texas. That is $23.79 an hour or $4,124 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.79
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,640Median: $49,490Highest 10%: $63,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| 25th | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| Median | $49,490 | $23.79 | |
| 75th | $61,760 | $29.69 | |
| 90th | $63,790 | $30.67 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $62,340 |
| Austin, TX | $61,760 |
| Lubbock, TX | $52,000 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $51,790 |
| Killeen, TX | $49,700 |
| Laredo, TX | $49,550 |
| San Antonio, TX | $49,010 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,850 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,330 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for adult basic educations.
| 36. Idaho | $50,040 |
| 37. Mississippi | $49,900 |
| 38. Utah | $49,680 |
| 39. Texas | $49,490 |
| 40. New Mexico | $49,170 |
| 41. Nebraska | $49,040 |
| 42. Nevada | $48,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $23.79 ($49,490 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $49,490 against $61,540 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Texas rank for adult basic education pay?
Texas ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays adult basic educations the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $62,340 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.