How much does a history teacher make in Texas?
$81,530a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in Texas. That is $39.20 an hour or $6,794 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.20
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,300Median: $81,530Highest 10%: $159,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,300 | $20.82 | |
| 25th | $61,740 | $29.68 | |
| Median | $81,530 | $39.20 | |
| 75th | $104,200 | $50.10 | |
| 90th | $159,400 | $76.63 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| McAllen, TX | $120,300 |
| Houston, TX | $102,800 |
| Austin, TX | $100,400 |
| College Station, TX | $98,560 |
| Dallas, TX | $83,820 |
| El Paso, TX | $77,680 |
| San Antonio, TX | $73,980 |
| Lubbock, TX | $62,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 19. Washington | $83,250 |
| 20. Nevada | $81,930 |
| 21. Utah | $81,750 |
| 22. Texas | $81,530 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $81,380 |
| 24. Ohio | $81,080 |
| 25. Missouri | $80,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $39.20 ($81,530 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $81,530 against $83,820 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for history teacher pay?
Texas ranks 22 of 45 states.
Which city in Texas pays history teachers the most?
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, with a median of $120,300 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.