Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $77,400 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,340
90th percentile $123,320
Employed locally 120
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,340
    25th
    $49,180
    50th (median)
    $77,400
    75th
    $100,520
    90th
    $123,320

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 116% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 16% above 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,880
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $76,330
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $76,110
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $75,730

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,710
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,200
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,730
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amarillo, TX is 7.4% above 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $40,340 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,180.