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Teacher salary in Houston, TX, 2026

How much does a Teacher make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$17.34
34%
below national average
Average $17.34
Low $8.57
High $35.09

The average salary for a teacher is $17.34 per hour in Houston, TX. 175 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 9, 2026).

Teacher job openings in Houston, TX

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Teacher Specialist
River Oaks Elementary School5out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
Full-time
7 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Teacher in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Gillem Staffing
 
$114,400per year
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Lessons In Your Home
 
$101,504per year
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Aequor
 
$93,600per year
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Pediatric Developmental Servic...
 
$91,520per year
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The Princeton Review
 
$88,400per year
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Fullmind
 
$87,750per year
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Highest paying cities for Teachers near Houston, TX

  1. Dallas, TX
    $44.77 per hour
  2. Houston, TX
    $41.03 per hour
  3. Fort Worth, TX
    $38.43 per hour
  4. Austin, TX
    $34.98 per hour
  5. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
    $33.82 per hour

Where can a Teacher earn more?

Compare salaries for Teachers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Teacher get paid in Houston, TX?

Assistant Teacher

Job openings
Average $15.85 per hour

Associate Teacher

Job openings
Average $20.15 per hour