Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $75,730 +5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,780
90th percentile $125,000
Employed locally 1,430
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,780
    25th
    $52,040
    50th (median)
    $75,730
    75th
    $96,460
    90th
    $125,000

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 87% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 13% 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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Dallas, TX is 5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $38,780 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,040.