Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

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

Median annual salary $74,840 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,720
90th percentile $180,060
Employed locally 160
National median $87,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,720
    25th
    $58,850
    50th (median)
    $74,840
    75th
    $120,370
    90th
    $180,060

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 77% Median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $122,330
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $116,800
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $110,760
    Kentucky $109,970
    Montana $109,760

    Nearby metros — Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $93,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $90,430

    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 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 14.7% below the national median of $87,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $52,720 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,850.