How much does an educational make in Houston?
$75,930a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $36.50 an hour or $6,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.50
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 6,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,770Median: $75,930Highest 10%: $106,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,770 | $22.49 | |
| 25th | $57,350 | $27.57 | |
| Median | $75,930 | $36.50 | |
| 75th | $85,660 | $41.18 | |
| 90th | $106,500 | $51.21 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for educationals.
| Odessa, TX | $101,800 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $86,520 |
| Victoria, TX | $84,430 |
| Midland, TX | $83,300 |
| McAllen, TX | $80,390 |
| Dallas, TX | $76,380 |
| Killeen, TX | $72,800 |
| Tyler, TX | $72,770 |
| Brownsville, TX | $72,520 |
| El Paso, TX | $70,810 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $68,440 |
| Lubbock, TX | $67,900 |
| Beaumont, TX | $66,000 |
| Sherman, TX | $65,660 |
| Waco, TX | $65,630 |
| Longview, TX | $64,680 |
| Amarillo, TX | $63,660 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $63,220 |
| Texarkana, TX | $61,650 |
| Austin, TX | $61,570 |
| San Angelo, TX | $60,530 |
| Laredo, TX | $60,430 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,090 |
| Abilene, TX | $58,000 |
| College Station, TX | $49,420 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Director | $83,480 |
| Social Worker | $82,610 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,350 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,900 |
| Substance Abuse | $67,370 |
| Clergy | $61,010 |
| Child | $56,670 |
| Counselor | $54,450 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $51,820 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $50,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $36.50 ($75,930 a year).
Do educationals make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $75,930 against $64,330 nationally, 18% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $67,900, so Houston pays 12% more.
Where does Houston rank for educational pay?
64 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an educational make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,500 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.