Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $125,340 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,220
90th percentile $196,860
Employed locally 80
National median $106,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,220
    25th
    $95,210
    50th (median)
    $125,340
    75th
    $160,680
    90th
    $196,860

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 240% Median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 140% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $123,150
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $116,730

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$54,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in McAllen, TX is 18.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $59,220 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,210.