How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $32.35 an hour or $5,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.35
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 79
- Jobs in the area
- 970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,830 | $26.84 | |
| 25th | $64,800 | $31.15 | |
| Median | $67,290 | $32.35 | |
| 75th | $73,450 | $35.31 | |
| 90th | $75,700 | $36.39 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers.
| Dallas, TX | $65,310 |
| El Paso, TX | $63,770 |
| Killeen, TX | $62,660 |
| McAllen, TX | $62,320 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,310 |
| Austin, TX | $62,230 |
| Brownsville, TX | $62,210 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $62,040 |
| Waco, TX | $60,690 |
| Amarillo, TX | $59,580 |
| Longview, TX | $59,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $58,210 |
| Beaumont, TX | $55,280 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $32.35 ($67,290 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $67,290 against $65,030 nationally, 3% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $63,330, so Houston pays 6% more.
Where does Houston rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
38 of 79 metro areas with data.
How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,700 or more.
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.