Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $107,190 +34.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,480
90th percentile $182,670
Employed locally 1,510
National median $79,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,480
    25th
    $78,700
    50th (median)
    $107,190
    75th
    $131,980
    90th
    $182,670

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 133% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $196,540
    Visalia, CA $139,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $120,840
    Killeen-Temple, TX $119,320
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $112,480
    Tuscaloosa, AL $110,360

    Nearby metros — Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $196,540
    Killeen-Temple, TX $119,320
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,690
    Odessa, TX $94,240
    Lubbock, TX $83,550
    College Station-Bryan, TX $83,410

    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 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Instructors and 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 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 34.1% above the national median of $79,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,480 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,700.