How much does a middle school teacher make in Houston?
$65,830a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $31.65 an hour or $5,486 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.65
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 357
- Jobs in the area
- 19,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,920Median: $65,830Highest 10%: $75,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| 25th | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| Median | $65,830 | $31.65 | |
| 75th | $72,960 | $35.08 | |
| 90th | $75,890 | $36.49 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers.
| Dallas, TX | $65,660 |
| El Paso, TX | $64,480 |
| Midland, TX | $64,300 |
| Odessa, TX | $63,390 |
| Killeen, TX | $63,250 |
| McAllen, TX | $62,560 |
| Laredo, TX | $62,340 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,050 |
| Brownsville, TX | $62,000 |
| Austin, TX | $61,380 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $61,370 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $61,250 |
| Sherman, TX | $60,920 |
| Tyler, TX | $60,800 |
| Beaumont, TX | $60,780 |
| Longview, TX | $60,240 |
| Lubbock, TX | $60,210 |
| Abilene, TX | $59,510 |
| Waco, TX | $59,340 |
| Amarillo, TX | $58,870 |
| Victoria, TX | $58,420 |
| College Station, TX | $57,550 |
| San Angelo, TX | $51,750 |
| Texarkana, TX | $51,230 |
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 middle school teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $31.65 ($65,830 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $65,830 against $64,370 nationally, 2% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $63,390, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for middle school teacher pay?
125 of 357 metro areas with data.
How much does a middle school teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,890 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.