How much does a secondary school teacher make in Houston?
$65,540a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $31.51 an hour or $5,462 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.51
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 147 of 375
- Jobs in the area
- 26,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,760Median: $65,540Highest 10%: $80,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,760 | $27.29 | |
| 25th | $61,950 | $29.78 | |
| Median | $65,540 | $31.51 | |
| 75th | $74,670 | $35.90 | |
| 90th | $80,470 | $38.69 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers.
| Odessa, TX | $66,620 |
| Dallas, TX | $65,890 |
| Midland, TX | $65,540 |
| Laredo, TX | $64,970 |
| Killeen, TX | $63,650 |
| Beaumont, TX | $63,210 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $63,020 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,570 |
| Sherman, TX | $62,530 |
| McAllen, TX | $62,500 |
| Austin, TX | $62,320 |
| Brownsville, TX | $62,320 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $61,970 |
| San Antonio, TX | $61,840 |
| Lubbock, TX | $61,270 |
| Waco, TX | $61,210 |
| Tyler, TX | $61,060 |
| Longview, TX | $60,950 |
| Abilene, TX | $59,990 |
| Texarkana, TX | $59,770 |
| San Angelo, TX | $59,470 |
| Amarillo, TX | $59,240 |
| College Station, TX | $58,750 |
| Victoria, TX | $58,430 |
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 secondary school teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $31.51 ($65,540 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $65,540 against $72,040 nationally, 9% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $63,590, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for secondary school teacher pay?
147 of 375 metro areas with data.
How much does a secondary school teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,470 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.