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Preschool Teacher Salary in Texas (2026)
$16.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,387/year ($2,449/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 41,200 Preschool Teacher jobs in Texas (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $33,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $29,387 — an effective tax rate of 13.2%.
| Gross (median) | $33,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,883 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,590 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,387 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,449 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Texas?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Texas is $33,860 per year ($16.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,420 and $37,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Texas?
- On the median salary of $33,860, a single filer in Texas takes home about $29,387 per year ($2,449 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.2%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 41,200 Preschool Teacher jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.