TeacherPortal Salary Comfort Score

7th

friendliest state for teachers

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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

University of Phoenix Online Campus 
  • MA in Education - Administration and Supervision
  • Continuing Education for Teachers
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction
  • EdD in Educational Leadership
  • MA in Education - Special Education
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Computer Education
  • EdD in Curriculum and Instruction
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction - English as a Second Language
  • EdD in Educational Leadership - Educational Technology
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Mathematics Education
  • MA in Education - Curriculum and Instruction - English and Language Arts Education
  • MA in Education - Adult Education and Training
  • PhD in Higher Education Administration
  • Early Childhood Education Endorsement Certificate
  • MA in Education - Early Childhood Education
  • MA in Education - Teacher Leadership
  • AA-Elementary Education
  • AA-Paraprofessional Education
  • Educational Specialist
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Walden University Online Campus 
  • B.S. in Child Development
  • B.S. in Instructional Design & Technology
  • Doctor of Education
  • Education Specialist
  • Education Specialist
  • Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership & Administration
  • Education Specialist
  • M.S. in Education
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  • M.S.Ed - Adolescent Literacy and Technology
  • M.S.Ed - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
  • M.S.Ed - Educational Leadership
  • M.S.Ed - Elementary Reading and Literacy
  • M.S.Ed - Elementary Reading and Mathematics
  • M.S.Ed - Integrating Technology in the Classroom
  • M.S.Ed - Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas
  • M.S.Ed - Mathematics
  • M.S.Ed - Mathematics
  • M.S.Ed - Middle Level Education
  • M.S.Ed - Professional Development
  • M.S.Ed - Science
  • M.S.Ed - Special Education
  • M.S.Ed - Teacher Leadership
  • Ph.D. in Education
  • Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching
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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

6 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.

knk121008 at 02:40 PM on 08/16/10


Are you people seriously complaining about making an average salary of 41k for working 180 days or less per year?

will27 at 03:06 PM on 08/23/10


Is Houston in need of high school Spanish teachers? I'm from NY with about two years left for my BA. I plan on teaching high school in the inner cities, and would like to work with troubled kids. I feel I can take on this challenge. Any insight and/or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...



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