Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $79,390 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,820
90th percentile $156,510
Employed locally 60
National median $84,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,820
    25th
    $59,030
    50th (median)
    $79,390
    75th
    $94,320
    90th
    $156,510

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 107% Median Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 7% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $81,900
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $81,180

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$24,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,600
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60,270
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Antonio, TX is 5.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $45,820 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,030.