How much does a preschool teacher make in Houston?
$33,860a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $16.28 an hour or $2,822 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.28
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 278 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 11,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,280Median: $33,860Highest 10%: $55,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,280 | $13.60 | |
| 25th | $28,640 | $13.77 | |
| Median | $33,860 | $16.28 | |
| 75th | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| 90th | $55,540 | $26.70 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Austin, TX | $36,160 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,190 |
| Midland, TX | $35,100 |
| San Antonio, TX | $34,210 |
| 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 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 preschool teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $16.28 ($33,860 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $33,860 against $38,140 nationally, 11% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $33,860, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for preschool teacher pay?
278 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,540 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.