Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Texas
In Texas, teachers and instructors, all others earn $41,040 at the median — $null an hour. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $79K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $41K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level teachers and instructors, all others (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K. Top earners bring in $79K or more, a $56K spread from bottom to top.
Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary by metro in Texas
20 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen-Temple | $77K | +89% | 200 |
| San Angelo | $75K | +83% | 80 |
| Wichita Falls | $70K | +70% | 260 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $69K | +69% | 50 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $68K | +65% | 1,300 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $62K | +52% | 120 |
| El Paso | $62K | +52% | 220 |
| Lubbock | $61K | +49% | 140 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $56K | +36% | 150 |
| Abilene | $49K | +18% | 30 |
| Tyler | $48K | +16% | 170 |
| College Station-Bryan | $44K | +7% | 100 |
| Texarkana | $44K | +6% | 40 |
| Waco | $42K | +3% | 60 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $39K | -4% | 820 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $39K | -5% | 2,370 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $38K | -8% | 2,530 |
| Corpus Christi | $37K | -10% | 100 |
| Amarillo | $37K | -10% | 50 |
| Victoria | $32K | -23% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do teachers and instructors, all others make in Texas?
The median is $41,040 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,020, and experienced teachers and instructors, all others can clear $79,060. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $41K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,918/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 48.5% 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 teachers and instructors, all other 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 teachers and instructors, all other salary is worth about $44,857 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do teachers and instructors, all others 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.