How much does a teacher and instructor make in Houston?
$38,600a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $18.56 an hour or $3,217 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.56
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among cities
- 240 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,360Median: $38,600Highest 10%: $64,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,360 | $14.12 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| 75th | $47,210 | $22.70 | |
| 90th | $64,020 | $30.78 |
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 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,140 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $18.56 ($38,600 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $38,600 against $66,140 nationally, 42% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $51,120, so Houston pays 24% less.
Where does Houston rank for teacher and instructor pay?
240 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,020 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.