How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Houston?
$65,970a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $31.72 an hour or $5,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.72
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,130Median: $65,970Highest 10%: $72,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 25th | $65,530 | $31.50 | |
| Median | $65,970 | $31.72 | |
| 75th | $69,180 | $33.26 | |
| 90th | $72,700 | $34.95 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| El Paso, TX | $64,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,330 |
| 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 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 a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $31.72 ($65,970 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $65,970 against $62,680 nationally, 5% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $63,780, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
95 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,700 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.