Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $63,700 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,840
90th percentile $74,290
Employed locally 31,470
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,840
    25th
    $61,670
    50th (median)
    $63,700
    75th
    $66,930
    90th
    $74,290

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 73% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $65,350
    Wichita Falls, TX $64,750
    Victoria, TX $63,230
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $62,900
    El Paso, TX $62,810
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,950

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Dallas, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Dallas, TX is 2.2% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Dallas?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $51,840 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,670.