How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Texas?
$63,780a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Texas. That is $30.66 an hour or $5,315 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.66
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,730Median: $63,780Highest 10%: $72,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,730 | $21.02 | |
| 25th | $55,960 | $26.90 | |
| Median | $63,780 | $30.66 | |
| 75th | $66,350 | $31.90 | |
| 90th | $72,640 | $34.92 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $65,970 |
| El Paso, TX | $64,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $63,330 |
| McAllen, TX | $63,280 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,600 |
| Killeen, TX | $62,480 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $59,840 |
| Austin, TX | $59,740 |
| Brownsville, TX | $56,880 |
| Beaumont, TX | $53,660 |
| Tyler, TX | $52,040 |
| Waco, TX | $49,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 17. Pennsylvania | $64,430 |
| 18. Illinois | $64,020 |
| 19. Virginia | $63,920 |
| 20. Texas | $63,780 |
| 21. Michigan | $63,300 |
| 22. Vermont | $63,280 |
| 23. Utah | $63,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $30.66 ($63,780 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $63,780 against $62,680 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Texas rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Texas ranks 20 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $65,970 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.