How much does an elementary school teacher make in Dallas?
$65,070a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $31.28 an hour or $5,423 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.28
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 27,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,390Median: $65,070Highest 10%: $76,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,390 | $27.11 | |
| 25th | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| Median | $65,070 | $31.28 | |
| 75th | $72,000 | $34.62 | |
| 90th | $76,340 | $36.70 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Houston, TX | $64,500 |
| El Paso, TX | $63,800 |
| Brownsville, TX | $63,350 |
| Killeen, TX | $63,120 |
| McAllen, TX | $63,110 |
| Odessa, TX | $63,020 |
| San Antonio, TX | $61,720 |
| Midland, TX | $61,350 |
| Laredo, TX | $61,310 |
| Austin, TX | $61,270 |
| Amarillo, TX | $61,170 |
| Beaumont, TX | $60,260 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,210 |
| Longview, TX | $60,210 |
| Tyler, TX | $60,120 |
| Sherman, TX | $60,030 |
| Lubbock, TX | $59,220 |
| Waco, TX | $59,100 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $58,900 |
| College Station, TX | $57,870 |
| Victoria, TX | $57,430 |
| Abilene, TX | $53,480 |
| San Angelo, TX | $51,590 |
| Texarkana, TX | $50,270 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $125,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $125,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $112,400 |
| Atmospheric | $105,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $105,300 |
| Business Teacher | $100,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,670 |
| Physics Teacher | $99,650 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $98,970 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $31.28 ($65,070 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $65,070 against $63,970 nationally, 2% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,760, so Dallas pays 4% more.
Where does Dallas rank for elementary school teacher pay?
131 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,340 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.