Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $81,180 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,710
90th percentile $151,300
Employed locally 150
National median $84,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,710
    25th
    $57,770
    50th (median)
    $81,180
    75th
    $107,240
    90th
    $151,300

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 93% Median Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,460
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $135,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,440
    California $113,070
    Vermont $107,220

    Nearby metros — Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $99,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,900
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $79,390

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Dallas, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Dallas, TX is 3.7% below the national median of $84,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Dallas?

    Entry-level Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $57,710 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,770.