Salary report · Austin, TX

What is the average Teacher salary in Austin, TX?

Teachers in Austin earn a median of $71,300 per year — about 12% above the national average. Pay ranges from $51,300 (25th percentile) to $110,500 (90th percentile).

25th percentile
$51,300
Median
$71,300
75th percentile
$91,300
90th percentile
$110,500
YoY change
+3.9%

Teacher salary by experience level

Entry · 0–2 yrs
$46,300
Mid · 3–5 yrs
$71,300
Senior · 6–8 yrs
$91,300
Lead · 8+ yrs
$103,400

How Austin pay compares

Austin median$71,300
National median$63,680
Cost-of-living adjusted(COL index 119)$59,900

Cost-of-living adjusted is the Austin salary translated into equivalent purchasing power vs the US average (COL index 100). Useful for comparing offers across cities.

5-year salary trend

$61K
2022
$64K
2023
$66K
2024
$69K
2025
$71K
2026

Trend extrapolated from BLS May 2024 BLS OEWS OEWS data using the latest year-over-year growth rate of 3.9%.

Teacher job market in Austin

Austin has become a major tech hub with offices for Apple, Google, Tesla and many startups. No state income tax; housing has gotten expensive.

An estimated 3,400 teachers work in the Austin metro. Daily responsibilities typically include:

  • Plan and deliver lessons
  • Grade assignments
  • Meet with parents
  • Attend faculty meetings
  • Develop curriculum

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FAQ

How much does a Teacher make in Austin, TX?+

Teachers in Austin earn a median of $71,300 per year — about 12% above the national average of $63,680.

What's the entry-level Teacher salary in Austin?+

Entry-level Teachers in Austin typically earn around $46,300 per year. Salaries scale to about $103,400 at the senior level with 8+ years of experience.

Is $71,300 a good Teacher salary in Austin?+

$71,300 is the median, meaning half of Teachers in Austin earn more and half earn less. Adjusted for the city's cost-of-living index of 119, that's roughly $59,900 in nationally-equivalent purchasing power.

How fast is Teacher pay growing in Austin?+

Teacher salaries in Austin grew about 3.9% year-over-year in the latest BLS data. The 10-year national outlook for this role is +1%.

Where do Teachers in Austin get paid the most?+

The 90th percentile Teacher salary in Austin is around $110,500. These typically include senior, lead, or specialist roles at major employers.

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