How much does a secondary school teacher make in Texas?
$63,590a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Texas. That is $30.57 an hour or $5,299 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.57
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 111,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,410Median: $63,590Highest 10%: $78,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,410 | $24.24 | |
| 25th | $61,390 | $29.51 | |
| Median | $63,590 | $30.57 | |
| 75th | $73,720 | $35.44 | |
| 90th | $78,020 | $37.51 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Odessa, TX | $66,620 |
| Dallas, TX | $65,890 |
| Houston, TX | $65,540 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 25. Michigan | $66,030 |
| 26. Nevada | $65,520 |
| 27. Maine | $64,880 |
| 28. Texas | $63,590 |
| 29. Nebraska | $63,450 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $62,870 |
| 31. Wyoming | $62,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $30.57 ($63,590 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $63,590 against $72,040 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Texas rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Texas ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays secondary school teachers the most?
Odessa, TX, with a median of $66,620 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.