Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Dallas, TX

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

Median annual salary $129,000 +21.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $66,440
90th percentile $222,520
Employed locally 1,200
National median $106,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,440
    25th
    $82,830
    50th (median)
    $129,000
    75th
    $172,190
    90th
    $222,520

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 148% Median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 48% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $127,540
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $127,170
    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 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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Engineering 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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Dallas, TX is 21.6% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $66,440 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,830.