Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $61,950–$74,670
- vs U.S. median
- -9%
- Metro rank
- #176 of 501
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $65,540 a year, based on BLS estimates for 26,260 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% below the U.S. median of $72,040 and 3% above the TX statewide median of $63,590. It ranks #176 of 501 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE26,260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Houston
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Independent School District | $83,000 | 15 |
| Harmony Public Schools | $53,540 | 17 |
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in other TX metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | $66,620 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $65,890 |
| Midland, TX | $65,540 |
| Laredo, TX | $64,970 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $63,650 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $63,210 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $63,020 |
| El Paso, TX | $62,570 |
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Questions
What is the average Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $65,540 a year (May 2025). Half of the 26,260 jobs pay between $61,950 and $74,670. The 10th percentile is $56,760 and the 90th is $80,470.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?
That is 9% below the U.S. median of $72,040 and 3% above the TX statewide median of $63,590. It ranks #176 of 501 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).
Which employers pay Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education the most in Houston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Houston Independent School District ($83,000), Harmony Public Schools ($53,540). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
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.