Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $61,820 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.72
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $80,390
Employed locally 260
National median $61,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $56,690
    50th (median)
    $61,820
    75th
    $61,820
    90th
    $80,390

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 120% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $132,530
    Green Bay, WI $104,190
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $102,380
    El Centro, CA $100,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $99,530
    Lebanon, PA $99,520

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    College Station-Bryan, TX $80,380
    Corpus Christi, TX $76,040
    Victoria, TX $73,900
    Amarillo, TX $72,790
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $70,570
    Tyler, TX $70,190

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,510
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,710
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Brownsville, TX is $29.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.28 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Brownsville, TX is 0.5% above the national median of $61,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,690.