Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $76,880 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,990
90th percentile $120,310
Employed locally 910
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,990
    25th
    $58,800
    50th (median)
    $76,880
    75th
    $100,680
    90th
    $120,310

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 96% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 4% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $76,330
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $76,110
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $75,730

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 6.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $45,990 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,800.