Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $162,440 +35.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $82,230
90th percentile —
Employed locally 120
National median $119,980

Compare Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Austin, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
in
Austin, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,230
    25th
    $122,560
    50th (median)
    $162,440
    75th
    $196,270

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 166% Median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 66% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $220,690
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $202,030
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $186,670
    Ann Arbor, MI $185,830
    College Station-Bryan, TX $168,620
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $162,050

    Nearby metros — Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    College Station-Bryan, TX $168,620
    El Paso, TX $130,210
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $108,900
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $106,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $104,030

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,170
    Instructional Coordinators$74,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Economics Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Austin?

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

    Is Austin above or below average for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 35.4% above the national median of $119,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Austin?

    Entry-level Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $82,230 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,560.