Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $119,320 +49.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,320
90th percentile $205,460
Employed locally 120
National median $79,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,320
    25th
    $78,330
    50th (median)
    $119,320
    75th
    $205,460
    90th
    $205,460

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 178% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 78% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $112,480
    Tuscaloosa, AL $110,360
    Binghamton, NY $108,430

    Nearby metros — Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $196,540
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $107,190
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,690
    Odessa, TX $94,240
    Lubbock, TX $83,550
    College Station-Bryan, TX $83,410

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,650
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,970
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,290
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Killeen?

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

    Is Killeen above or below average for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Killeen, TX is 49.3% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $59,320 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,330.