Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $62,560 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,110
90th percentile $84,440
Employed locally 50
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,110
    25th
    $62,560
    50th (median)
    $62,560
    75th
    $84,190
    90th
    $84,440

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 122% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 22% 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
    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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,510
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,710
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Brownsville, TX is 13.2% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $50,110 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,560.