Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $104,030 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $76,180
90th percentile $210,510
Employed locally 150
National median $119,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,180
    25th
    $97,790
    50th (median)
    $104,030
    75th
    $162,260
    90th
    $210,510

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 129% Median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 29% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $106,260

    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 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Houston?

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

    The median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 13.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $76,180 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,790.