Average Teacher Salary in Arlington, TX

The average Teacher in Arlington, TX earns $67,040 per year. See how this compares to the national average and what it means for your budget.

Average Salary
$67,040
Median Salary
$65,940
vs. National
9.2% below

What Teachers actually earn in Arlington

The spread from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th), from BLS wage data.

10th (entry) $58,770
25th $63,860
Median $65,940
75th $68,100
90th (top) $79,610

27,950 Teachers employed in the Arlington metro.

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Take-home pay for a Teacher in Arlington

Estimated pay after federal, FICA, and TX state taxes (2026). Prefilled with the local average — adjust for your situation.

Estimate only — not tax advice. Tax year 2026, federal + FICA + state (single or married filing jointly). Excludes local/city income taxes (e.g., NYC, Philadelphia) and individual credits. See our methodology.

Arlington at a glance

In Arlington, TX, Teachers earn a median of $65,940 a year - about 11% below the U.S. median of $73,800. Among the 50 metros tracked here for this role, that ranks #25.

The Teacher pay ladder in Arlington

Entry-level (10th percentile) Teachers earn about $58,770; the top 10% reach $79,610 - a $20,840 spread, narrow for this field. Most of that gap comes down to experience, employer, and how hard you negotiate.

The Teacher job market in Arlington

Arlington employs roughly 27,950 Teachers. It’s a sizable local market to build a career in.

Compare Arlington with other cities

See the full Teacher salary by city ranking to weigh Arlington against the other metros on both pay and cost-adjusted value, or use the cost-of-living calculator to compare any two cities directly.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Teachers make in Arlington?

The average Teacher in Arlington, TX earns about $67,040 per year, 9.2% below the national average of $73,800.

What is the take-home pay for Teachers in Arlington after taxes?

After federal and TX taxes, this $67,040 salary is worth about $55,992 a year - roughly $4,666 a month in take-home pay, an effective tax rate near 16%.

What do the highest-paid Teachers earn in Arlington?

The top 10% of Teachers in Arlington earn about $79,610 a year, versus about $58,770 for the bottom 10%.

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