How much does an elementary school teacher make in Texas?
$62,760a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Texas. That is $30.17 an hour or $5,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.17
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 116,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,500Median: $62,760Highest 10%: $73,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,500 | $23.32 | |
| 25th | $59,460 | $28.59 | |
| Median | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| 75th | $65,410 | $31.45 | |
| 90th | $73,570 | $35.37 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $65,070 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 24. Nevada | $65,040 |
| 25. Colorado | $63,410 |
| 26. Vermont | $63,070 |
| 27. Texas | $62,760 |
| 28. Maine | $62,390 |
| 29. Nebraska | $62,380 |
| 30. Idaho | $61,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $30.17 ($62,760 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $62,760 against $63,970 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Texas rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Texas ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays elementary school teachers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $65,070 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.