How much does a preschool teacher make in Dallas?
$35,190a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $16.92 an hour or $2,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.92
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 231 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 11,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,430Median: $35,190Highest 10%: $47,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,430 | $12.71 | |
| 25th | $29,290 | $14.08 | |
| Median | $35,190 | $16.92 | |
| 75th | $38,420 | $18.47 | |
| 90th | $47,850 | $23.00 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Austin, TX | $36,160 |
| Midland, TX | $35,100 |
| San Antonio, TX | $34,210 |
| Houston, TX | $33,860 |
| Beaumont, TX | $32,270 |
| Killeen, TX | $31,280 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $30,480 |
| Odessa, TX | $30,250 |
| El Paso, TX | $30,030 |
| Amarillo, TX | $29,700 |
| McAllen, TX | $29,700 |
| Waco, TX | $29,660 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,490 |
| Longview, TX | $29,480 |
| Tyler, TX | $29,410 |
| Sherman, TX | $29,390 |
| Laredo, TX | $29,310 |
| Texarkana, TX | $29,210 |
| Abilene, TX | $29,190 |
| Brownsville, TX | $29,010 |
| College Station, TX | $28,990 |
| Victoria, TX | $28,950 |
| Lubbock, TX | $28,860 |
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 preschool teacher make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $16.92 ($35,190 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $35,190 against $38,140 nationally, 8% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,860, so Dallas pays 4% more.
Where does Dallas rank for preschool teacher pay?
231 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,850 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.