How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Texas?
$64,610a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Texas. That is $31.06 an hour or $5,384 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.06
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 32,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,150Median: $64,610Highest 10%: $77,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,150 | $25.55 | |
| 25th | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| Median | $64,610 | $31.06 | |
| 75th | $73,430 | $35.30 | |
| 90th | $77,070 | $37.05 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $78,250 |
| Houston, TX | $67,200 |
| Dallas, TX | $66,450 |
| Laredo, TX | $64,580 |
| Killeen, TX | $63,970 |
| El Paso, TX | $63,780 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $62,840 |
| McAllen, TX | $62,830 |
| Austin, TX | $62,780 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,390 |
| Brownsville, TX | $62,260 |
| Sherman, TX | $62,110 |
| College Station, TX | $61,850 |
| Amarillo, TX | $61,840 |
| Texarkana, TX | $61,210 |
| Waco, TX | $61,150 |
| San Angelo, TX | $61,050 |
| Abilene, TX | $60,930 |
| Tyler, TX | $60,930 |
| Longview, TX | $60,890 |
| Lubbock, TX | $60,850 |
| Beaumont, TX | $60,000 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $58,180 |
| Victoria, TX | $58,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 24. South Carolina | $72,120 |
| 25. Minnesota | $71,650 |
| 26. New Mexico | $66,750 |
| 27. Texas | $64,610 |
| 28. Nevada | $64,510 |
| 29. Nebraska | $63,180 |
| 30. Arizona | $62,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $31.06 ($64,610 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $64,610 against $66,270 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Texas ranks 27 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $78,250 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.