Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Tyler, TX

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

Median annual salary $64,960 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,270
90th percentile $119,940
Employed locally 70
National median $72,090

Compare Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Tyler, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
in
Tyler, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,270
    25th
    $48,890
    50th (median)
    $64,960
    75th
    $99,550
    90th
    $119,940

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 90% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 10% 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 Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,660
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,990
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$18,610
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$76,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Tyler, TX is 9.9% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $37,270 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,890.