salary$65,070 a yearmedian pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,340per year
Jobs in the area27,350people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Dallas?
Expensive. Rent of $1,760 a month takes 32.5% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Dallas, TX?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $65,070 a year. Most earn between $56,390 and $76,340.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Dallas?
Typical rent of $1,760 a month takes 32.5% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.