Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $73,730 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,230
90th percentile $128,590
Employed locally 90
National median $79,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,230
    25th
    $55,190
    50th (median)
    $73,730
    75th
    $96,470
    90th
    $128,590

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 141% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 41% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $107,190
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,690
    Odessa, TX $94,240
    Lubbock, TX $83,550

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

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

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in McAllen, TX is 7.8% below 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $44,230 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,190.