Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $64,540 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,150
90th percentile $98,420
Employed locally 60
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,150
    25th
    $52,670
    50th (median)
    $64,540
    75th
    $81,630
    90th
    $98,420

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 97% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Laredo, TX $82,390
    College Station-Bryan, TX $79,270
    Amarillo, TX $77,400
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,880
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $76,330
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $76,110

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,860
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,380
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,300
    Instructional Coordinators $66,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Abilene?

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

    Is Abilene above or below average for Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Abilene, TX is 10.5% below the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Abilene?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $42,150 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,670.