How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Texas?
$63,330a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Texas. That is $30.45 an hour or $5,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.45
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 5,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,840Median: $63,330Highest 10%: $74,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,840 | $24.92 | |
| 25th | $60,670 | $29.17 | |
| Median | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| 75th | $69,090 | $33.22 | |
| 90th | $74,970 | $36.04 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $67,290 |
| 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 |
| Tyler, TX | $61,160 |
| Sherman, TX | $60,860 |
| College Station, TX | $60,730 |
| Waco, TX | $60,690 |
| Texarkana, TX | $59,910 |
| Amarillo, TX | $59,580 |
| Longview, TX | $59,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $58,210 |
| Beaumont, TX | $55,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 15. Virginia | $67,460 |
| 16. Colorado | $66,310 |
| 17. Iowa | $63,360 |
| 18. Texas | $63,330 |
| 19. Wyoming | $62,710 |
| 20. Nebraska | $62,580 |
| 21. South Carolina | $62,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $30.45 ($63,330 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $63,330 against $65,030 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Texas ranks 18 of 34 states.
Which city in Texas pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $67,290 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.