Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $74,360 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,340
90th percentile $157,010
Employed locally 40
National median $83,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,340
    25th
    $62,310
    50th (median)
    $74,360
    75th
    $104,050
    90th
    $157,010

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 111% Median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 11% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $99,730
    Lubbock, TX $98,420
    College Station-Bryan, TX $97,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $94,910

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,650
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,970
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,290
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Killeen, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Killeen, TX is 10.9% below 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $43,340 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,310.