Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $64,330 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,000
90th percentile $69,980
Employed locally 2,130
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,000
    25th
    $63,040
    50th (median)
    $64,330
    75th
    $68,220
    90th
    $69,980

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 80% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $64,900
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,280
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $63,130
    El Paso, TX $62,470
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,570
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $60,730

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Houston?

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

    Is Houston above or below average for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Houston, TX is 4.7% above the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Houston?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $48,000 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,040.