Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $167,680 +32.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $97,210
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $126,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,210
    25th
    $125,520
    50th (median)
    $167,680
    75th
    $220,430

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 208% Median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 108% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Law Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $174,710
    Tennessee $171,280
    Knoxville, TN $171,280
    Iowa $170,810
    Michigan $167,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $165,340

    Nearby metros — Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $153,730
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $131,450

    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 Law Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Houston?

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

    The median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 32.4% above the national median of $126,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Law Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston?

    Entry-level Law Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $97,210 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $125,520.