TeacherPortal Salary Comfort Score

7th

friendliest state for teachers

(what's this?)

Sure, Texas residents get tired of hearing don't mess with Texas - but would keep Texas tidy have been any better?

These kinds of language issues are just some of the challenges that Texas teachers face. Fortunately, Texas pays new teachers well - Texas teacher starting salaries start at $33,755. It obviously depends on the school district - Houston Independent School District (or ISD), Austin ISD, Dallas ISD, El Paso ISD, etc. all range greatly in pay. You'll want to search for those districts separately.

Texas is renowned for very specific curriculum requirements, and the online site for the Texas State Curriculum is updated often. You can learn more about creating curricula by getting your certificate in curriculum creation.

Some districts require just teaching certificates for K-12, but a master's does help.

Everything's bigger in Texas, so they say - help make children's brains bigger as well!

How do salaries grow in Texas?

Starting Salary: $33,775
Average Salary: $41,744

Student/Teacher Ratios in Texas, 2006

Number of Teachers: 302,402
Number of Students: 4,505,790
Students per Teacher: 14.9

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Top Online Schools

Liberty University Online Campus 
  • EdD in Teaching and Learning
  • MA in Teaching - Elementary Education
  • MA in Teaching - Secondary Education
  • MEd in Administration and Supervision
  • BS in Education
  • EdD in Educational Leadership
  • EdS in Educational Leadership
  • MA in Teaching - Special Education
  • MEd in School Counseling
  • MEd in Teaching and Learning - Elementary Education
  • MEd in Teaching and Learning - Special Education
  • Master's in Religious Education
  • MEd in Teaching and Learning - General Education
  • MEd in Teaching and Learning - Secondary Education
  • EdS in Teaching and Learning
  • AA in Education
  • MEd Program Specialist - Gifted Specialist
  • MEd Program Specialist - Early Childhood Specialist
  • MEd Program Specialist - Math Specialist
  • MEd Program Specialist - Reading Specialist
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Western Governors University Online Campus 
  • BA in Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
  • MA in Teaching - Science (5-9 or 5-12)
  • MA in Teaching - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
  • MA in Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12)
  • BA in Social Science (5-12)
  • MA in Teaching - Social Science (5-12)
  • MEd - Instructional Design
  • MS in Special Education
  • MS in Educational Leadership
  • BA in Special Education
  • BA in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation (K-8)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Science (5-9 or 5-12)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Social Science (5-12)
  • BA in Science (5-9)
  • BA in Science (5-12 Biological Science)
  • BA in Science (5-12 Chemistry)
  • BA in Science (5-12 Geosciences)
  • BA in Science (5-12 Physics)
  • MA in Science Education (5-9)
  • MA in Science Education (5-12 Biological Science)
  • MA in Science Education (5-12 Chemistry)
  • MA in Science Education (5-12 Geosciences)
  • MA in Science Education (5-12 Physics)
  • Endorsement Prep Program in ELL (PK-12)
  • MA in English Language Learning (PK-12)
  • MEd - Learning and Technology
  • MEd - Measurement and Evaluation
  • BA in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 3)
  • Endorsement Preparation Program in Educational Leadership
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Grand Canyon University Online Campus 
  • BS in Secondary Education - English
  • BS in Secondary Education - Math
  • BS in Secondary Education - Social Studies
  • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Reading
  • MEd in Education Administration - Organizational Leadership
  • MEd in Education Administration - School Leadership
  • MEd in Elementary Education
  • MEd in Elementary Education
  • MEd in Secondary Education
  • MEd in Secondary Education
  • MEd in Special Education
  • MEd in Special Education
  • MEd in Special Education - Certified Special Educators
  • MEd in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • BS in Elementary Education - English
  • BS in Elementary Education - Science
  • BS in Elementary Education - Math
  • BS in Elementary Education / Special Education
  • BS in Secondary Education - Business Education
  • BS in Elementary Education - Early Childhood
  • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Technology
  • MA in Teaching
  • MEd in Education Administration
  • Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Behavioral Health
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Effective Schools
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Higher Education Leadership
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Instructional Leadership
  • BA in English Literature
  • BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
  • BA in History
  • Continuing Teacher Education Courses
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Talk About Salaries in Texas

4 Comments

houston_teacher at 10:44 PM on 10/01/08


It's also good to see that Texas teachers might actually be able to teach science again - our teachers might actually be able to teach about evolution! http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/texassouthwest/stories/092408dntexevolution.13ec04c.html

alaskantx at 01:37 AM on 03/15/09


Texas also doesn't like to hire teachers who have years of experience beyond about 15 or so and teachers pay on average above $400 a month for health insurance and it's more if you are paying for a family. I am surprised to see them ranked #7 for comfort. If one examines their salary scales they will also see that the salary only goes up by maybe $200 a year so in no way keeps up with in inflation.

texas_teacher at 10:11 PM on 09/05/09


Even in this bad economy, my (urban) district has seen progress. No complaints here.

tde1965 at 07:22 AM on 10/10/09


I taught in Washington State for 20 years, then moved to TX this year. I am finding it very difficult to support my family; my wage increases in the future are insignificant (I already have a Master's Degree and am Nationally Certified), and health care deduction is OUTRAGEOUS! Other than those issues...I love my job here.



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