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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Texas
Ranked #32 of 51 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of elementary school teachers, except special educations in Texas earn between $48,500 and $73,570. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean elementary school teachers, except special education salary in Texas is $61,890, about 14.8% below the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $65,070 | $65,400 | 27,350 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $64,500 | $62,840 | 30,980 |
| El Paso, TX | $63,800 | $62,660 | 2,580 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $63,350 | $62,090 | 1,950 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $63,120 | $63,600 | 2,280 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $63,110 | $64,040 | 4,090 |
| Odessa, TX | $63,020 | $66,460 | 820 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $61,720 | $60,340 | 12,220 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in Texas?
The median elementary school teachers, except special education salary in Texas is $62,760 per year (mean $61,890), and about 80% earn between $48,500 and $73,570.
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $61,890 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for elementary school teachers, except special education?
Texas ranks #32 of 51 states for elementary school teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $61,890 is about 14.8% below the U.S. average of $72,650.
Which metro areas in Texas pay elementary school teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for elementary school teachers, except special education are Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($65,070), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($64,500), El Paso, TX ($63,800), by median annual wage.
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