History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $91,580 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,910
90th percentile $193,990
Employed locally 60
National median $81,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,910
    25th
    $63,440
    50th (median)
    $91,580
    75th
    $157,240
    90th
    $193,990

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    History Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 175% Median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 75% 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
    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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $80,430

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $54,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in McAllen, TX is 12.4% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level History Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $56,910 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,440.