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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $81,900 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,370
90th percentile $129,240
Employed locally 100
National median $84,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,370
    25th
    $59,990
    50th (median)
    $81,900
    75th
    $101,710
    90th
    $129,240

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 102% Median Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% above 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $81,180
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $79,390

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 2.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $59,370 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,990.