May 2025 BLS OEWS
Dallas-Fort Worth Teacher Salary
Median pay for secondary school teachers in the DFW metro area, compared with Texas statewide BLS medians.
DFW median vs Texas
Secondary school teachers · BLS metropolitan statistical area definitions.
| Area | Median annual wage |
|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $65,890 |
| Texas (statewide) | $63,590 |
At the median, DFW is about $2,300 above the Texas statewide figure (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
Other Texas metros (secondary teachers)
Houston, San Antonio, and other published medians are on the statewide teacher salary page.
- Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos: $62,320 median
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands: $65,540 median
- San Antonio-New Braunfels: $61,840 median
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Frequently asked questions
What is the teacher salary in Dallas, TX?
For secondary school teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro, BLS reports a median annual wage of $65,890 (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
How does Dallas teacher pay compare to Texas statewide?
The DFW median is $65,890 vs $63,590 statewide for secondary teachers, about $2,300 higher at the median (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
Does this include Fort Worth and Arlington?
Yes. The figure is for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS, not the city limits of Dallas alone.
Where can I see other Texas metro teacher medians?
See the metro table on our Texas teacher salary overview, including Houston and San Antonio medians from the same BLS dataset.
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