How much does an economics teacher make in Houston?
$104,500a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $50.25 an hour or $8,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.25
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,230Median: $104,500Highest 10%: $214,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,230 | $37.13 | |
| 25th | $101,500 | $48.81 | |
| Median | $104,500 | $50.25 | |
| 75th | $155,400 | $74.69 | |
| 90th | $214,200 | $102.96 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| College Station, TX | $219,200 |
| Austin, TX | $129,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $112,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $102,600 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| 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 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $102,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $50.25 ($104,500 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $104,500 against $123,900 nationally, 16% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $118,500, so Houston pays 12% less.
Where does Houston rank for economics teacher pay?
43 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $214,200 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.