Teacher Salary in Texas
BLS wage data for Texas teachers: median pay, salary range, hourly wages and selected metro medians.
- Dataset:
- May 2025 BLS OEWS
- Reviewed:
- 2026-10-02
- Primary occupation:
- Secondary school teachers, SOC 25-2031.00
Quick salary summary (secondary teachers)
Median annual wage
$63,590
Median hourly wage
$30.57/hr
Elementary median (comparison)
$62,760
Teacher salary range in Texas
Secondary school teachers, Texas statewide
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,410 | $24.23 |
| 25th | $61,390 | $29.51 |
| 50th (Median) | $63,590 | $30.57 |
| 75th | $73,720 | $35.44 |
| 90th | $78,020 | $37.51 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (2025)
Elementary vs secondary teachers
| Occupation | Texas median annual | Texas median hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary school teachers | $63,590 | $30.57 |
| Elementary school teachers | $62,760 | $30.17 |
Teacher salary by Texas metro area
Secondary school teachers. Metro areas follow BLS definitions.
| Metro area | Median annual wage |
|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $62,320 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $65,890 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $65,540 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $61,840 |
| El Paso | $62,570 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $62,500 |
Median vs average
BLS medians are 50th percentile wages. Mean averages can differ. District pay schedules and job postings are not the same as OEWS occupational wages.
Estimate take-home pay on a teacher salary
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average teacher salary in Texas?
- BLS OEWS reports a median wage, not a simple average. For secondary school teachers in Texas, the median annual wage is the clearest statewide benchmark in the May 2025 dataset.
- What is the median teacher salary in Texas?
- For secondary school teachers, the BLS median is $63,590 (May 2025 BLS OEWS). Elementary teachers have a separate occupation code and median.
- How much do Texas teachers make per hour?
- BLS reports a median hourly wage of $30.57/hour for secondary teachers in Texas (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
- How much do teachers make in Houston?
- For Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, the secondary-teacher median is $65,540 (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
- How much do teachers make in Dallas?
- For Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, the secondary-teacher median is $65,890.
- Do elementary and high school teachers earn the same in Texas?
- No. BLS tracks them separately. Elementary median: $62,760; secondary median: $63,590 (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
- Is the 10th percentile a starting teacher salary?
- No. The 10th percentile is the lower end of the published wage distribution, not a guaranteed starting salary for new teachers.
- Why do teacher salary websites disagree?
- They may mix BLS wage surveys, district pay schedules, and job postings. Compare the source, year, and whether the figure is median, mean, or advertised pay.