Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in McAllen, TX

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

Median annual salary $93,480 -4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,090
90th percentile $162,510
Employed locally 40
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,090
    25th
    $74,120
    50th (median)
    $93,480
    75th
    $127,170
    90th
    $162,510

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 179% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 79% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Knoxville, TN $139,180
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $138,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $138,210
    Ann Arbor, MI $135,700
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $135,370
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $128,580

    Nearby metros — Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    College Station-Bryan, TX $126,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,740
    El Paso, TX $100,920
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $100,680
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,130
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $95,040

    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 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Physics 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 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in McAllen, TX is 4% below the national median of $97,360. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in McAllen?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,090 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,120.