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 $35.85 an hour or $6,214 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.85
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 270
- Jobs in the area
- 2,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,790 | $19.13 | |
| 25th | $51,300 | $24.66 | |
| Median | $74,570 | $35.85 | |
| 75th | $92,260 | $44.36 | |
| 90th | $110,800 | $53.29 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers.
| College Station, TX | $81,400 |
| Austin, TX | $76,810 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $76,040 |
| El Paso, TX | $68,380 |
| Waco, TX | $67,520 |
| Abilene, TX | $66,460 |
| Laredo, TX | $65,290 |
| Victoria, TX | $64,830 |
| Brownsville, TX | $64,420 |
| Beaumont, TX | $64,350 |
| Longview, TX | $63,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,810 |
| Lubbock, TX | $61,520 |
| Dallas, TX | $61,360 |
| Tyler, TX | $60,880 |
| Killeen, TX | $59,470 |
| Amarillo, TX | $59,340 |
| McAllen, TX | $50,320 |
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 $35.85 ($74,570 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $74,570 against $63,820 nationally, 17% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $65,180, so Houston pays 14% more.
Where does Houston rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
64 of 270 metro areas with data.
How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,800 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.