History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $59,980 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,010
90th percentile $104,420
Employed locally 50
National median $81,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,010
    25th
    $59,570
    50th (median)
    $59,980
    75th
    $82,470
    90th
    $104,420

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    History Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 96% Median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 4% below 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $105,230
    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

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,620
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,030
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,670
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do History Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lubbock?

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

    Is Lubbock above or below average for History Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lubbock, TX is 26.4% below 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level History Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $57,010 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,570.