Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $106,260 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,460
90th percentile $215,080
Employed locally 240
National median $119,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,460
    25th
    $76,560
    50th (median)
    $106,260
    75th
    $155,930
    90th
    $215,080

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 122% Median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 22% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $162,440

    Nearby metros — Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    College Station-Bryan, TX $168,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $162,440
    El Paso, TX $130,210
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $108,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $104,030

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Dallas, TX is 11.4% below 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,460 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,560.