Kindergarten Teachers Salary in Texas
Also called: Kindergarten Teachers
Kindergarten Teachers in Texas earn a median of $63,780 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,780
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($62,680)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,820
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,730; the top 10% earn over $72,640. Nationally the range is $46,990 to $101,830.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,760 median in Texas
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,390 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
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$49,490 median in Texas
Kindergarten Teachers pay in Texas
How much do kindergarten teachers make in Texas?
The median is $63,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,730 and the top 10% earn over $72,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for kindergarten teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $62,680). Living costs are not included.