How much does a teacher and instructor make in Texas?
$51,120a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Texas. That is $24.58 an hour or $4,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.58
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,070Median: $51,120Highest 10%: $90,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,070 | $14.46 | |
| 25th | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| Median | $51,120 | $24.58 | |
| 75th | $74,140 | $35.64 | |
| 90th | $90,020 | $43.28 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Killeen, TX | $81,330 |
| San Angelo, TX | $78,850 |
| San Antonio, TX | $76,460 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $73,920 |
| Beaumont, TX | $69,910 |
| Abilene, TX | $64,940 |
| Midland, TX | $62,720 |
| El Paso, TX | $60,630 |
| Brownsville, TX | $57,720 |
| McAllen, TX | $54,330 |
| Austin, TX | $47,280 |
| College Station, TX | $45,900 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $45,620 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,140 |
| Waco, TX | $43,840 |
| Amarillo, TX | $42,130 |
| Houston, TX | $38,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 42. Idaho | $53,600 |
| 43. Florida | $51,730 |
| 44. Wisconsin | $51,580 |
| 45. Texas | $51,120 |
| 46. North Carolina | $50,000 |
| 47. Tennessee | $50,000 |
| 48. Indiana | $48,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $24.58 ($51,120 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $51,120 against $66,140 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Texas rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Texas ranks 45 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays teacher and instructors the most?
Killeen-Temple, TX, with a median of $81,330 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.