How much does a middle school teacher make in Texas?
$63,390a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Texas. That is $30.48 an hour or $5,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.48
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 80,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,410Median: $63,390Highest 10%: $75,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,410 | $24.72 | |
| 25th | $61,140 | $29.39 | |
| Median | $63,390 | $30.48 | |
| 75th | $69,340 | $33.34 | |
| 90th | $75,750 | $36.42 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $65,830 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 24. Colorado | $63,760 |
| 25. Maine | $63,590 |
| 26. Virginia | $63,520 |
| 27. Texas | $63,390 |
| 28. Minnesota | $62,640 |
| 29. Nebraska | $62,510 |
| 30. Wyoming | $62,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $30.48 ($63,390 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $63,390 against $64,370 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Texas rank for middle school teacher pay?
Texas ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays middle school teachers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $65,830 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.