Geography Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

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

Median annual salary $71,440 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,130
90th percentile $120,400
Employed locally 40
National median $86,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,130
    25th
    $60,320
    50th (median)
    $71,440
    75th
    $120,400
    90th
    $120,400

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 73% Median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $178,550
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $169,670
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $164,660
    California $162,050
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $140,140
    Oregon $124,060

    Nearby metros — Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $97,760
    College Station-Bryan, TX $82,270

    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 Geography Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Austin?

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

    The median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 17.6% below the national median of $86,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Geography Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $53,130 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,320.