Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $96,870 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,180
90th percentile $157,040
Employed locally 810
National median $79,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,180
    25th
    $74,410
    50th (median)
    $96,870
    75th
    $99,280
    90th
    $157,040

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 120% Median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $160,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $159,860
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $158,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,360
    Fresno, CA $133,150

    Nearby metros — Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    College Station-Bryan, TX $98,160
    El Paso, TX $98,050
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $97,930
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $95,890
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $92,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,350

    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 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Mathematical Science 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 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 22.1% above the national median of $79,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $59,180 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,410.