Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $123,150 +16% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,860
90th percentile $207,810
Employed locally 640
National median $106,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,860
    25th
    $77,540
    50th (median)
    $123,150
    75th
    $156,290
    90th
    $207,810

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 153% Median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 53% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $127,170
    Amarillo, TX $127,010
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $125,340
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $116,730

    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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Houston?

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

    The median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 16% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $63,860 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,540.