Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area earn a median of $65,070 a year, based on BLS data for 27,350 workers.
Pay ranges from $56,390 for the lowest-paid 10% to $76,340 for the top 10%. That is 2% higher than the national median of $63,970. Pay here is 4% higher than the Texas statewide median of $62,760. There are 6.8 elementary school teachers, except special education per 1,000 jobs here — the job is less common than nationally (location quotient 0.76). The average (mean) salary is $65,400, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for elementary school teachers, except special education in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
| Pay level | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $56,390 |
| 25th percentile | $62,760 |
| Median | $65,070 |
| 75th percentile | $72,000 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $76,340 |
| Average (mean) | $65,400 |
Half of elementary school teachers, except special education earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $5,422.50 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $2,711.25 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,502.69 |
| Weekly | $1,251.35 |
BLS publishes only yearly pay for this job, because elementary school teachers, except special education are usually paid a salary and may not work a full 2,080-hour year. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other metro areas nearby
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $64,500 | 30,980 |
| El Paso, TX | $63,800 | 2,580 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $63,350 | 1,950 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $63,120 | 2,280 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $63,110 | 4,090 |
| Odessa, TX | $63,020 | 820 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $61,720 | 12,220 |
| Midland, TX | $61,350 | 380 |
| Laredo, TX | $61,310 | 1,710 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $61,270 | 8,450 |
| Amarillo, TX | $61,170 | 960 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $60,260 | 1,780 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,210 | 1,840 |
| Longview, TX | $60,210 | 1,200 |
| Tyler, TX | $60,120 | 920 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $60,030 | 420 |
| Lubbock, TX | $59,220 | 1,840 |
| Waco, TX | $59,100 | 1,180 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $58,900 | 290 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $57,870 | 960 |
| Victoria, TX | $57,430 | 410 |
| Abilene, TX | $53,480 | 660 |
| San Angelo, TX | $51,590 | 600 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $50,270 | 720 |
Highest-paying states for elementary school teachers, except special education
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $102,350 |
| California | $99,650 |
| District of Columbia | $96,580 |
| Massachusetts | $94,000 |
| Rhode Island | $90,930 |
| New York | $85,760 |
| Connecticut | $80,600 |
| Alaska | $79,260 |
| New Jersey | $78,200 |
| Maryland | $77,680 |
See Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in every state or the Texas statewide figures.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 25-2021. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teachers, except special education make in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?
The median salary for elementary school teachers, except special education in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $65,070 a year. Pay ranges from $56,390 for the lowest-paid 10% to $76,340 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid elementary school teachers, except special education make in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?
The top 10% of elementary school teachers, except special education in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area earn at least $76,340 a year. The top 25% earn $72,000 or more.
What is the starting pay for elementary school teachers, except special education in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $56,390 a year, and a quarter of elementary school teachers, except special education earn $62,760 or less.
How many elementary school teachers, except special education work in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?
About 27,350 elementary school teachers, except special education are employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, not counting the self-employed.