How much does an economics teacher make in Texas?
$118,500a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in Texas. That is $56.99 an hour or $9,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.99
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,920Median: $118,500Highest 10%: $221,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,920 | $28.33 | |
| 25th | $83,130 | $39.97 | |
| Median | $118,500 | $56.99 | |
| 75th | $160,300 | $77.08 | |
| 90th | $221,700 | $106.57 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| College Station, TX | $219,200 |
| El Paso, TX | $130,200 |
| Austin, TX | $129,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $112,400 |
| Houston, TX | $104,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $102,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economics teachers.
| 15. New York | $127,500 |
| 16. Maine | $126,000 |
| 17. Illinois | $124,900 |
| 18. Texas | $118,500 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $118,000 |
| 20. Georgia | $117,600 |
| 21. Missouri | $116,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $56.99 ($118,500 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $118,500 against $123,900 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for economics teacher pay?
Texas ranks 18 of 42 states.
Which city in Texas pays economics teachers the most?
College Station-Bryan, TX, with a median of $219,200 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.