How much does an english language and literature teacher make in Texas?
$78,900a year
Median yearly pay for english language and literature teachers in Texas. That is $37.93 an hour or $6,575 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.93
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,840Median: $78,900Highest 10%: $130,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| 25th | $61,190 | $29.42 | |
| Median | $78,900 | $37.93 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.28 | |
| 90th | $130,900 | $62.92 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| McAllen, TX | $114,000 |
| Houston, TX | $102,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $81,570 |
| College Station, TX | $79,140 |
| Austin, TX | $78,920 |
| Amarillo, TX | $76,840 |
| Abilene, TX | $73,670 |
| El Paso, TX | $66,710 |
| Killeen, TX | $64,280 |
| San Antonio, TX | $61,940 |
| Lubbock, TX | $60,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for english language and literature teachers.
| 18. Washington | $79,840 |
| 19. Iowa | $79,720 |
| 20. Rhode Island | $79,190 |
| 21. Texas | $78,900 |
| 22. New Jersey | $78,760 |
| 23. Nebraska | $78,450 |
| 24. Illinois | $77,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an english language and literature teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $37.93 ($78,900 a year).
Do english language and literature teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $78,900 against $78,760 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Texas rank for english language and literature teacher pay?
Texas ranks 21 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays english language and literature teachers the most?
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, with a median of $114,000 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.