Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $108,900 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,270
90th percentile $165,360
Employed locally 60
National median $119,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,270
    25th
    $95,150
    50th (median)
    $108,900
    75th
    $132,090
    90th
    $165,360

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 147% Median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 47% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $106,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $104,030

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$24,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,600
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60,270
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Antonio, TX is 9.2% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $58,270 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,150.