Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Texas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $62,760 | $72,224 | -13% |
| Median hourly wage | $30.17 | $34.72 | -13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $64,634.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in Texas is $62,760, or about $30.17 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Elementary School Teachers is $72,224. Texas is -13% below the national median.
Entry-level elementary school teachers in Texas typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 116,260 elementary school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $62,760, Texas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.