How much does a teacher and instructor make in Dallas?
$45,140a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $21.70 an hour or $3,762 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.70
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 228 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 1,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,870Median: $45,140Highest 10%: $80,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,870 | $14.36 | |
| 25th | $31,230 | $15.01 | |
| Median | $45,140 | $21.70 | |
| 75th | $64,370 | $30.95 | |
| 90th | $80,370 | $38.64 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Killeen, TX | $81,330 |
| San Angelo, TX | $78,850 |
| San Antonio, TX | $76,460 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $73,920 |
| Beaumont, TX | $69,910 |
| Midland, TX | $62,720 |
| El Paso, TX | $60,630 |
| Brownsville, TX | $57,720 |
| McAllen, TX | $54,330 |
| Austin, TX | $47,280 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $45,620 |
| Houston, TX | $38,600 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $21.70 ($45,140 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $45,140 against $66,140 nationally, 32% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $51,120, so Dallas pays 12% less.
Where does Dallas rank for teacher and instructor pay?
228 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,370 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.