How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Dallas?
$63,330a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $30.45 an hour or $5,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.45
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,220Median: $63,330Highest 10%: $75,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,220 | $21.74 | |
| 25th | $61,660 | $29.64 | |
| Median | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| 75th | $66,850 | $32.14 | |
| 90th | $75,080 | $36.10 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Houston, TX | $65,970 |
| El Paso, TX | $64,900 |
| McAllen, TX | $63,280 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,600 |
| Killeen, TX | $62,480 |
| Austin, TX | $59,740 |
| Beaumont, TX | $53,660 |
| Tyler, TX | $52,040 |
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 a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $30.45 ($63,330 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $63,330 against $62,680 nationally, 1% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $63,780, so Dallas pays 1% less.
Where does Dallas rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
118 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,080 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.