How much does an education teacher make in Houston?
$78,510a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $37.75 an hour or $6,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.75
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 1,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,510Median: $78,510Highest 10%: $104,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| 25th | $54,920 | $26.40 | |
| Median | $78,510 | $37.75 | |
| 75th | $103,100 | $49.55 | |
| 90th | $104,100 | $50.07 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| College Station, TX | $96,960 |
| Amarillo, TX | $77,400 |
| Austin, TX | $76,870 |
| McAllen, TX | $76,460 |
| Beaumont, TX | $76,110 |
| Brownsville, TX | $65,190 |
| Tyler, TX | $64,960 |
| Dallas, TX | $61,970 |
| San Antonio, TX | $60,550 |
| El Paso, TX | $60,180 |
| Lubbock, TX | $57,690 |
| Abilene, TX | $50,440 |
| Laredo, TX | $48,650 |
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 an education teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $37.75 ($78,510 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $78,510 against $75,350 nationally, 4% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $68,280, so Houston pays 15% more.
Where does Houston rank for education teacher pay?
39 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,100 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.