How much does a teacher and instructor make in El Paso?
$60,630a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $29.15 an hour or $5,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.15
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,390Median: $60,630Highest 10%: $91,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,390 | $13.65 | |
| 25th | $44,600 | $21.44 | |
| Median | $60,630 | $29.15 | |
| 75th | $83,780 | $40.28 | |
| 90th | $91,170 | $43.83 |
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 |
| Brownsville, TX | $57,720 |
| McAllen, TX | $54,330 |
| Austin, TX | $47,280 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $45,620 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,140 |
| Houston, TX | $38,600 |
Related jobs in El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Business Teacher | $103,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $102,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $95,450 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $84,820 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $83,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $80,720 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $78,170 |
| History Teacher | $77,680 |
| Political Science Teacher | $76,810 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $73,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $29.15 ($60,630 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $60,630 against $66,140 nationally, 8% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $51,120, so El Paso pays 19% more.
Where does El Paso rank for teacher and instructor pay?
127 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,170 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.