Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $99,730 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,820
90th percentile $159,250
Employed locally 780
National median $83,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,820
    25th
    $76,360
    50th (median)
    $99,730
    75th
    $104,720
    90th
    $159,250

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 124% Median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 24% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $165,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $139,280
    Madison, WI $136,740
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $131,540
    Charlottesville, VA $130,450
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $128,910

    Nearby metros — Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $102,890
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $102,420
    Lubbock, TX $98,420
    College Station-Bryan, TX $97,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $94,910
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $94,870

    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 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Science 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 Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 19.5% above the national median of $83,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston?

    Entry-level Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $59,820 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,360.