Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $71,470 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,860
90th percentile $142,920
Employed locally 50
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,860
    25th
    $65,070
    50th (median)
    $71,470
    75th
    $98,090
    90th
    $142,920

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 137% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $173,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $154,840
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $142,330
    California $134,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,200
    Fresno, CA $132,190

    Nearby metros — Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $96,440
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $77,100
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,040
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $75,820
    Amarillo, TX $75,270
    El Paso, TX $65,930

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $54,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Communications Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in McAllen?

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

    Is McAllen above or below average for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in McAllen, TX is 8.1% below the national median of $77,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary in McAllen?

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,860 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,070.