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Teacher salary in Texas (Updated 2026)

How much does a Teacher make in Texas?

Average base salary

$19.01
28%
below national average
Average $19.01
Low $7.34
High $49.22

The average salary for a teacher is $19.01 per hour in Texas. 2.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Teacher job openings in Texas

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Teacher
Amarillo, TX
Full-time
43 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Teacher in Texas

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
University of North Texas Heal...
 
$208,000per year
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Shalom Austin
 
$166,400per year
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DAS, Inc.
 
$161,200per year
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Specialized Assessment and Con...
 
$159,744per year
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OneSchool Global
 
$135,200per year
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Fitness International, LLC
 
$135,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Teachers near Texas

  1. Dallas, TX
    $46.17 per hour
  2. Houston, TX
    $40.95 per hour
  3. San Antonio, TX
    $38.50 per hour
  4. Fort Worth, TX
    $38.32 per hour
  5. Austin, TX
    $35.61 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 Texas?

Assistant Teacher

Job openings
Average $14.44 per hour

Associate Teacher

Job openings
Average $20.55 per hour