Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $90,430 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,560
90th percentile $172,980
Employed locally 70
National median $87,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,560
    25th
    $58,830
    50th (median)
    $90,430
    75th
    $115,480
    90th
    $172,980

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 112% Median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 12% above 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $74,840

    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 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Houston?

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

    The median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 3.1% above 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,560 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,830.