Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $98,260 +1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,240
90th percentile $203,040
Employed locally 1,180
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,240
    25th
    $74,820
    50th (median)
    $98,260
    75th
    $155,490
    90th
    $203,040

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 122% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Amarillo, TX $129,210
    College Station-Bryan, TX $128,490
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $125,280
    Lubbock, TX $111,360
    El Paso, TX $108,350
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $106,430

    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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Business 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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 1% above the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,240 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,820.