Elementary School Teachers Salary in Texas
Also called: Elementary School Teachers
Elementary School Teachers in Texas earn a median of $62,760 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($63,970)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 116,260
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,500; the top 10% earn over $73,570. Nationally the range is $47,960 to $104,340.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$63,780 median in Texas
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,590 median in Texas
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63,360 median in Texas
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64,830 median in Texas
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,390 median in Texas
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49,490 median in Texas
Elementary School Teachers pay in Texas
How much do elementary school teachers make in Texas?
The median is $62,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,500 and the top 10% earn over $73,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for elementary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $63,970). Living costs are not included.