How much does an elementary school teacher make in Houston?
$64,500a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $31.01 an hour or $5,375 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.01
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 138 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 30,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,390Median: $64,500Highest 10%: $74,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| 25th | $61,320 | $29.48 | |
| Median | $64,500 | $31.01 | |
| 75th | $67,370 | $32.39 | |
| 90th | $74,430 | $35.78 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Dallas, TX | $65,070 |
| 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 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 elementary school teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $31.01 ($64,500 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $64,500 against $63,970 nationally, 1% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,760, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for elementary school teacher pay?
138 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,430 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.