HISD -- Houston Independent School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Houston Independent School District has more than 70,000 students and 4,000 teachers and instructors. The tables below provide school administration and teacher salaries at Houston Independent School District. The data has been gathered through a number of sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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HISD Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $38,760 | $22,260-$63,350 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $63,110 | $57,940 - $73,270 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,760 | $51,380 - $72,600 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,850 | $52,120 - $77,380 |
| High School Teacher | $63,740 | $51,030 - $76,840 |
| PE Teacher | $53,900 | $21,250 - $94,120 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists average salary ranges for special education teachers that work for HISD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,810 | $61,060 - $74,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,500 | $35,780-$104,460 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $94,980 | $75,250 - $127,550 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $63,540 | $40,560 - $81,030 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Houston Independent School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $9,273 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $4,666 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Houston Independent School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Houston Independent School District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Houston Independent School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 3,782 | 3,848 | 4,036 |
| Preschool Teachers | 199 | 202 | 202 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 289 | 279 | 281 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 1,629 | 1,618 | 1,718 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,497 | 1,512 | 1,621 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 168 | 236 | 214 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 24 | 25 | 29 |
| Teaching Assistants | 879 | 614 | 665 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Houston Independent School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 3,308 | 3,308 | 3,503 |
| District Administrators | 55 | 45 | 44 |
| District Support Staff | 179 | 157 | 171 |
| School Administrators | 228 | 370 | 381 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 324 | 340 | 332 |
| Student Support Staff | 549 | 425 | 452 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,725 | 1,970 | 2,123 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 48 | 52 |
| Guidance Counselors | 152 | 167 | 147 |
| Other School Counselors | 152 | 167 | 147 |
Houston Independent School District Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Houston Independent School District operates 82 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
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Houston Independent School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Houston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldine Elementary School 7007 Fallbrook Dr Houston TX 77086 (281) 878-1530 |
KG-4 | 55 | 883 |
| Aldine High School 11101 Airline Dr Houston TX 77037 (281) 448-5231 |
9-12 | 133 | 2,354 |
| Aldine Middle School 14908 Aldine Westfield Rd Houston TX 77032 (281) 985-6580 |
7-8 | 57 | 927 |
| Aldine Ninth Grade School 10650 North Fwy Houston TX 77037 (281) 878-6800 |
9-9 | 52 | 785 |
| Anderson Academy 7401 Wheatley St Houston TX 77088 (281) 878-0370 |
1-3 | 41 | 687 |
| Bethune Academy 2500 South Victory Dr Houston TX 77088 (281) 878-0380 |
3-4 | 32 | 414 |
| Black Elementary School 160 Millstream Houston TX 77060 (281) 878-0350 |
KG-4 | 46 | 846 |
| Bussey Elementary School 11555 Airline Houston TX 77037 (281) 878-1501 |
KG-4 | 57 | 1,095 |
| Calvert Elementary School 1925 Marvell Dr Houston TX 77032 (281) 985-6360 |
KG-4 | 56 | 914 |
| Caraway Intermediate School 3031 Ellington Houston TX 77088 (281) 878-0320 |
5-6 | 49 | 758 |
| Carmichael Elementary School 6902 Silver Star Dr Houston TX 77086 (281) 878-0345 |
KG-4 | 57 | 1,056 |
| Carroll Academy 423 West Gulfbank Houston TX 77037 (281) 878-0340 |
KG-4 | 56 | 1,065 |
| Carter Academy 3111 Fallbrook Dr Houston TX 77038 (281) 878-7760 |
KG-4 | 51 | 952 |
| Carver High School for Applied Technology / Engineering 2100 South Victory Dr Houston TX 77088 (281) 878-0310 |
9-12 | 62 | 911 |
| Compass School 1617 Lauder Rd Houston TX 77039 (281) 985-6264 |
3-12 | 44 | 225 |
| Conley Elementary School 3345 West Greens Rd Houston TX 77066 (281) 537-5418 |
KG-4 | 51 | 854 |
| Cotillion Intermediate School 16250 Cotillion Dr Houston TX 77060 (281) 878-0860 |
5-6 | 42 | 811 |
| De Santiago (early Childhood) Ec / Pre-Kindergarten Center School 1420 Aldine Meadows Houston TX 77032 (281) 985-7500 |
PK-PK | 38 | 696 |
| Drew Academy 1910 West Little York Rd Houston TX 77091 (281) 878-0360 |
7-8 | 41 | 558 |
| Dunn Elementary School 2003 West W Thorne Dr Houston TX 77073 (281) 233-4320 |
KG-4 | 54 | 1,017 |
| Eckert Intermediate School 1430 Aldine Meadows Rd Houston TX 77032 (281) 985-6380 |
5-6 | 46 | 831 |
| Eisenhower High School 7922 Antoine Dr Houston TX 77088 (281) 878-0900 |
9-12 | 137 | 2,045 |
| Eisenhower Ninth Grade School 3550 West Gulfbank Houston TX 77088 (281) 878-7700 |
9-9 | 50 | 582 |
| Ella Boulevard High School 12525 Ella Blvd Houston TX 77067 (281) 539-4070 |
9-11 | 98 | 1,679 |
| Ella Boulevard Ninth Grade School 12211 Ella Blvd Houston TX 77067 (281) 985-6216 |
9-9 | 54 | 867 |
| Ermel Elementary School 7103 Woodsman Trl Houston TX 77040 (713) 466-5220 |
KG-4 | 41 | 698 |
| Escamilla Intermediate School 5241 East Mt Houston Rd Houston TX 77093 (281) 985-6390 |
5-6 | 55 | 957 |
| Francis Elementary School 14815 Lee Rd Houston TX 77032 (281) 985-6500 |
KG-4 | 44 | 771 |
| Garcia-Leza Ec/Pre-K Center School 5311 East Mount Houston Rd Houston TX 77093 (281) 985-6037 |
PK-PK | 32 | 689 |
| Goodman Elementary School 9325 Deer Trl Dr Houston TX 77088 (281) 878-0355 |
KG-4 | 50 | 843 |
| Grantham Academy 13300 Chrisman Rd Houston TX 77039 (281) 985-6590 |
7-8 | 60 | 1,070 |
| Gray Elementary School 700 West Rd Houston TX 77038 (281) 878-0660 |
KG-4 | 56 | 977 |
| Hall Education Center 15014 Aldine Westfield Houston TX 77032 (281) 449-1011 |
9-12 | 28 | 254 |
| Hambrick Middle School 4600 Aldine Mailroute Houston TX 77039 (281) 985-6570 |
7-8 | 64 | 986 |
| Harris Academy 3130 Holder Forest Dr Houston TX 77088 (281) 878-7900 |
KG-4 | 37 | 682 |
| Hinojosa Ec / Pre-Kindergarten Center School 1620 Lauder Rd Houston TX 77039 (281) 985-4750 |
PK-PK | 34 | 649 |
| Hoffman Middle School 6101 West Little York Rd Houston TX 77091 (713) 613-7670 |
6-8 | 52 | 892 |
| Houston Academy 8103 Carver Rd Houston TX 77088 (281) 878-7745 |
5-6 | 41 | 655 |
| Johnson Elementary School 5801 Hamill Rd Houston TX 77039 (281) 985-6510 |
KG-4 | 49 | 897 |
| Keeble (early Childhood) Ec / Pre-Kindergarten Center School 203 West Gulfbank Rd Houston TX 77037 (281) 878-6860 |
PK-PK | 47 | 920 |
| Kujawa Ec/Pre-K Center School 7111 Fallbrook Dr Houston TX 77086 (281) 878-1514 |
PK-PK | 39 | 712 |
| Lane School 2001 Aldine Bender Rd Houston TX 77032 (281) 985-6350 |
PK-12 | 37 | 117 |
| Lewis Middle School 21255 West Hardy Rd Houston TX 77073 (281) 209-8257 |
7-8 | 56 | 950 |
| Macarthur High School 4400 Aldine Mailroute Houston TX 77039 (281) 985-6330 |
9-12 | 163 | 2,672 |
| Macarthur Ninth Grade School 12111 Gloger Rd Houston TX 77039 (281) 985-7400 |
9-9 | 60 | 959 |
| Mendel Elementary School 3735 Topping St Houston TX 77093 (713) 694-8002 |
KG-4 | 21 | 346 |
| Nimitz High School 2005 West W Thorne Dr Houston TX 77073 (281) 443-7480 |
9-12 | 133 | 1,904 |
| Nimitz Ninth Grade School 2425 West W Thorne Dr Houston TX 77073 (281) 209-8200 |
9-9 | 50 | 643 |
| Northwest Intermediate School 2625 West Mount Houston Houston TX 77038 (281) 878-7775 |
5-6 | 46 | 759 |
| Odom Elementary School 14701 Henry Rd Houston TX 77060 (281) 878-0390 |
KG-4 | 48 | 800 |
| Oleson Elementary School 12345 Vickery St Houston TX 77039 (281) 985-6530 |
KG-4 | 54 | 1,013 |
| Orange Grove Elementary School 4514 Mount Houston Rd Houston TX 77093 (281) 985-6540 |
KG-4 | 49 | 937 |
| Parker Intermediate School 19850 East Hardy Rd Houston TX 77073 (281) 233-8930 |
5-6 | 50 | 898 |
| Plummer Middle School 11429 Spears Gears Rd Houston TX 77067 (281) 539-4000 |
7-8 | 58 | 947 |
| Raymond Academy 1605 Connorvale Rd Houston TX 77039 (281) 985-6550 |
KG-4 | 55 | 1,060 |
| Reece Academy 2223 Esther St Houston TX 77088 (281) 878-0800 |
PK-KG | 41 | 667 |
| Reed Academy 1616 Lauder Rd Houston TX 77039 (281) 985-6670 |
5-6 | 50 | 914 |
| Sammons Elementary School 2301 Frick Rd Houston TX 77038 (281) 878-0955 |
KG-4 | 47 | 801 |
| Shotwell Middle School 6515 Trl Vly Way Houston TX 77086 (281) 878-0960 |
7-8 | 74 | 1,084 |
| Smith Academy 5815 West Little York Rd Houston TX 77091 (713) 613-7650 |
KG-4 | 36 | 583 |
| Spence Elementary School 1300 Gears Rd Houston TX 77067 (281) 539-4050 |
KG-4 | 54 | 1,033 |
| Stehlik Intermediate School 400 West Rd Houston TX 77038 (281) 878-0300 |
5-6 | 57 | 988 |
| Stephens Elementary School 2402 Aldine Mail Route Rd Houston TX 77039 (281) 985-6560 |
KG-4 | 54 | 977 |
| Stovall Academy 3025 Ellington Houston TX 77088 (281) 591-8500 |
KG-4 | 35 | 571 |
| Stovall Middle School 11201 Airline Dr Houston TX 77037 (281) 878-0670 |
7-8 | 63 | 1,005 |
| Thompson Elementary School 220 Casa Grande Dr Houston TX 77060 (281) 878-0333 |
KG-4 | 49 | 856 |
| Victory Early College High School 2330 South Victory St Houston TX 77088 (281) 878-7885 |
9-12 | 16 | 441 |
| Vines (early Childhood) Ec / Pre-Kindergarten Center School 7220 Inwood Park Dr Houston TX 77088 (281) 878-7950 |
PK-PK | 29 | 574 |
| Wilson Intermediate School 3131 Fallbrook Dr Houston TX 77038 (281) 878-0990 |
5-6 | 52 | 971 |
| Worsham Elementary School 3007 Hartwick Rd Houston TX 77093 (281) 985-6520 |
KG-4 | 53 | 904 |
Teaching in Humble
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Ec/Pre-K Center School 8003 Forest Point Dr Humble TX 77338 (281) 446-1576 |
PK-KG | 36 | 712 |
| Jones Elementary School 7903 Forest Point Dr Humble TX 77338 (281) 446-6168 |
KG-4 | 61 | 1,076 |
| Magrill Elementary School 21701 Rayford Rd Humble TX 77338 (281) 233-4300 |
KG-4 | 54 | 1,074 |
| Rayford Road Intermediate School 21919 Rayford Rd Humble TX 77338 (281) 233-8901 |
5-6 | 48 | 728 |
| Teague Middle School 21700 Rayford Rd Humble TX 77338 (281) 233-4310 |
7-8 | 58 | 914 |