Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Texas
The median pay for a preschool teachers, except special education in Texas is $33,860/year ($16.28/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $34K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level preschool teachers, except special educations (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary by metro in Texas
24 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $55K | +62% | 1,050 |
| Victoria | $36K | +6% | 90 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $36K | +6% | 2,580 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $35K | +5% | 9,020 |
| Waco | $34K | +1% | 230 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $34K | -0% | 7,620 |
| Killeen-Temple | $34K | -0% | 500 |
| Laredo | $32K | -7% | 280 |
| Abilene | $31K | -8% | 190 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $31K | -9% | 630 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $31K | -10% | 2,610 |
| El Paso | $30K | -11% | 1,000 |
| College Station-Bryan | $30K | -12% | 270 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $30K | -12% | 370 |
| Tyler | $30K | -13% | 320 |
| Lubbock | $29K | -14% | 400 |
| Amarillo | $29K | -15% | 270 |
| Wichita Falls | $29K | -15% | 130 |
| Longview | $28K | -16% | 230 |
| Texarkana | $28K | -17% | 190 |
| Corpus Christi | $28K | -18% | 320 |
| San Angelo | $28K | -18% | 40 |
| Sherman-Denison | $27K | -20% | 80 |
| Eagle Pass | $27K | -20% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do preschool teachers, except special educations make in Texas?
The median is $33,860 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,140, and experienced preschool teachers, except special educations can clear $63,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $34K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,437/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 58.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a preschool teachers, except special education salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median preschool teachers, except special education salary is worth about $37,010 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do preschool teachers, except special educations get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.