{"id":44613,"date":"2023-10-03T21:30:13","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T02:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/?p=44613"},"modified":"2023-10-10T14:03:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T19:03:48","slug":"texas-teacher-salary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachersoftomorrow.org\/blog\/insights\/texas-teacher-salary\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Teacher Salary: How Much Teachers Make in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

As of the latest available data, the minimum salary for teachers in Texas ranges between\u00a0 $33,660 and $54,540. The salary variations are determined by years of experience, additional skills, and school district.<\/span><\/p>\n

The average Public School Teacher salary in Texas is $55,969 as of July 25, 2023. However, the salaries vary widely, with the highest earning $68,260 and the lowest $46734.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll delve into the factors determining teacher salaries in the Lone Star State. We\u2019ll explore legislation and job outlook and share insights on how to become a teacher in Texas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Texas Legislature and Teacher Pay<\/b><\/h2>\n

In a bid to address long-standing concerns about teacher compensation, a promising bill was tabled in the Texas legislature with the goal of uplifting educators financially.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The proposal sought to enact a significant change by elevating the minimum salary for all <\/span>Texas teachers<\/span><\/a> to $70,000. However, despite its potential to revolutionize teacher pay, this bill failed to pass.<\/span><\/p>\n

The proposed bill, if successfully enacted into law, would have set a new precedent within Texas and other states grappling with teacher compensation issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The bill aimed to elevate the financial prospects of teachers across the state by establishing a minimum salary threshold of $70,000. This increase was projected to raise the average teacher salary base by an estimated $13,000, as reported by the <\/span>Texas Education Agency<\/span><\/a> for the 2019-2020 school year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This enhanced compensation would have positioned Texas educators ahead of the curve nationally, with a salary that surpassed the average by approximately $8,000, as reported by the <\/span>National Center for Education Statistics<\/span><\/a> for teachers during the 2018 \u2013 2019 school year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Representative Talarico was the driving force behind the bill. He articulated his rationale for the proposed reform through social media posts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Drawing from personal experience as a former public school teacher, Talarico highlighted the financial struggles endured by educators. He recounted stories of colleagues driving for Uber and selling their blood plasma to make ends meet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The bill was introduced to provide financial relief and acknowledge the dedication of teachers. Despite the noble intentions and compelling arguments by Representative Talarico and supporters of the bill, it didn\u2019t pass into law.<\/span><\/p>\n

Salary Expectations for Teachers in Texas<\/b><\/h2>\n

The average salary for teachers in Texas is <\/span>$55,969<\/span><\/a> per year. However, the salaries of teachers in the state vary due to several factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The lowest 10% of teachers earn around $38,326, while the highest 10% get salaries of up to $79,451. The range typically falls between $46,734 and $68,260.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the factors causing salary variations among teachers in Texas:<\/span><\/p>\n