Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $65,530–$69,180
- vs U.S. median
- +5%
- Metro rank
- #48 of 127
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $65,970 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,270 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% above the U.S. median of $62,680 and 3% above the TX statewide median of $63,780. It ranks #48 of 127 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other TX metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $63,330 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $63,280 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $62,600 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $59,740 |
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Questions
What is the average Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $65,970 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,270 jobs pay between $65,530 and $69,180. The 10th percentile is $47,130 and the 90th is $72,700.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 5% above the U.S. median of $62,680 and 3% above the TX statewide median of $63,780. It ranks #48 of 127 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.