📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Elementary School Teachers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Very High Demand

Average
$69,018
per year
Median
$60,772
per year
Hourly
$33.18
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$48,240
25th Percentile — Junior$58,952
50th Percentile — Median$60,772
75th Percentile — Senior$83,055
90th Percentile — Top Earners$91,193
💡 Top-earning Elementary School Teacherss in Texas make up to $91,193 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$61.9k
2021
$63.3k
2022
$64.7k
2023
$66.1k
2024
$67.5k
2025
$69.0k
2026
📈 Elementary School Teachers salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.2% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Elementary School Teachers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $66,947 -3.0% Very High
San Antonio $62,116 -10.0% Very High
Dallas $68,328 -1.0% Very High
Austin $74,539 +8.0% Very High
Fort Worth $66,257 -4.0% Very High
El Paso $56,595 -18.0% Very High
Arlington $66,947 -3.0% Very High
Corpus Christi $60,046 -13.0% Very High
Plano $70,398 +2.0% Very High
Laredo $55,214 -20.0% Very High
Lubbock $56,595 -18.0% Very High
Garland $65,567 -5.0% Very High
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Elementary School Teachers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Elementary School Teacherss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $69,018 per year, Texas's Elementary School Teachers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $48,240–$58,952, while experienced Elementary School Teacherss can command $83,055–$91,193.

Looking ahead, the Elementary School Teachers profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Elementary School Teachers salary in Texas is $69,018 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $72,650.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Elementary School Teacherss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Elementary School Teachers employment.
  • At $69,018/year, Texas Elementary School Teachers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $72,650/year.