Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $127,170 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,240
90th percentile —
Employed locally 610
National median $106,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,240
    25th
    $98,310
    50th (median)
    $127,170
    75th
    $161,500

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 130% Median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,600
    Lawrence, KS $140,470
    Knoxville, TN $136,550
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $136,330
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $136,140
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $136,020

    Nearby metros — Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $129,000
    College Station-Bryan, TX $127,540
    Amarillo, TX $127,010
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $125,340
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $123,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $116,730

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,170
    Instructional Coordinators$74,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Austin?

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

    Is Austin above or below average for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 19.8% above the national median of $106,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in Austin?

    Entry-level Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $59,240 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,310.