Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $98,420 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,450
90th percentile $129,120
Employed locally 60
National median $83,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,450
    25th
    $75,010
    50th (median)
    $98,420
    75th
    $101,120
    90th
    $129,120

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 158% Median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 58% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $97,050
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $94,910
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $94,870

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,620
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,030
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,670
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lubbock, TX is 17.9% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $52,450 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,010.