How much does a preschool teacher make in Texas?
$33,860a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Texas. That is $16.28 an hour or $2,822 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.28
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,430Median: $33,860Highest 10%: $49,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,430 | $12.71 | |
| 25th | $28,420 | $13.66 | |
| Median | $33,860 | $16.28 | |
| 75th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 90th | $49,680 | $23.88 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $36,160 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,190 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 41. South Carolina | $34,500 |
| 42. Tennessee | $34,280 |
| 43. Arkansas | $34,190 |
| 44. Texas | $33,860 |
| 45. Iowa | $33,830 |
| 46. Idaho | $32,800 |
| 47. West Virginia | $32,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $16.28 ($33,860 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $33,860 against $38,140 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Texas rank for preschool teacher pay?
Texas ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays preschool teachers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $36,160 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.