How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Texas?
$65,180a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Texas. That is $31.34 an hour or $5,432 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.34
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,360Median: $65,180Highest 10%: $106,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| 25th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| Median | $65,180 | $31.34 | |
| 75th | $89,210 | $42.89 | |
| 90th | $106,800 | $51.36 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| College Station, TX | $81,400 |
| Austin, TX | $76,810 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $76,040 |
| Houston, TX | $74,570 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 15. Oregon | $65,430 |
| 16. Rhode Island | $65,210 |
| 17. West Virginia | $65,200 |
| 18. Texas | $65,180 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $65,040 |
| 20. Arizona | $64,930 |
| 21. Michigan | $63,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $31.34 ($65,180 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $65,180 against $63,820 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Texas rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Texas ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays career/technical education teachers the most?
College Station-Bryan, TX, with a median of $81,400 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.