Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $33,840 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.27
10th percentile $28,150
90th percentile $64,570
Employed locally 7,620
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,150
    25th
    $29,550
    50th (median)
    $33,840
    75th
    $43,410
    90th
    $64,570

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 42% Median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $59,110
    Vineland, NJ $58,830
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060

    Nearby metros — Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $54,780
    Victoria, TX $35,970
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $35,890
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $35,460
    Midland, TX $35,100
    Waco, TX $34,080

    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 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Houston, TX is $16.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Houston, TX is 8.8% below the national median of $37,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $28,150 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,550.