salary$63,120 a yearmedian pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$51,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$75,050per year
Jobs in the area2,280people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Killeen?
OK. Rent of $1,293 a month takes 24.6% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Killeen, TX?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Killeen-Temple, TX area is $63,120 a year. Most earn between $51,940 and $75,050.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Killeen?
Typical rent of $1,293 a month takes 24.6% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area.