Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $91,430 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,000
90th percentile $153,820
Employed locally 270
National median $78,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,000
    25th
    $62,600
    50th (median)
    $91,430
    75th
    $98,790
    90th
    $153,820

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 114% Median Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $131,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,730
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $122,700
    Madison, WI $107,800
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $107,530
    Lawrence, KS $105,820

    Nearby metros — Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $99,690
    College Station-Bryan, TX $95,450
    El Paso, TX $82,690
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $76,250
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $76,190
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $71,980

    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 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Philosophy and Religion 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 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 17.1% above the national median of $78,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston?

    Entry-level Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,000 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,600.