History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

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

Median annual salary $105,230 +29.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,490
90th percentile $162,180
Employed locally 210
National median $81,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,490
    25th
    $74,640
    50th (median)
    $105,230
    75th
    $133,810
    90th
    $162,180

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    History Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 108% Median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for History Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $162,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,070
    Ann Arbor, MI $131,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,460
    New Haven, CT $128,760
    Fresno, CA $127,360

    Nearby metros — History Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $101,140
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $99,310
    College Station-Bryan, TX $95,400
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $94,730
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $91,580
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $80,430

    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 History Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Austin?

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

    The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 29.1% above the national median of $81,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level History Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $56,490 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,640.