Secondary School Teachers Salary in Texas
Also called: Secondary School Teachers
Secondary School Teachers in Texas earn a median of $63,590 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($72,040)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 111,660
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,410; the top 10% earn over $78,020. Nationally the range is $48,780 to $107,600.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,760 median in Texas
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$63,780 median in Texas
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,390 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
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63,360 median in Texas
Secondary School Teachers pay in Texas
How much do secondary school teachers make in Texas?
The median is $63,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,410 and the top 10% earn over $78,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for secondary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $72,040). Living costs are not included.