Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $122,120 +29% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,860
90th percentile —
Employed locally 130
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,860
    25th
    $77,270
    50th (median)
    $122,120
    75th
    $162,620

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 205% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 105% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,290
    El Paso, TX $134,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,700
    Ann Arbor, MI $131,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,120
    Fresno, CA $128,820

    Nearby metros — Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $134,510
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $121,380
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $104,760
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $99,190
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,790
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,430

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $58,150
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,590
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $127,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,480
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $22,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in College Station, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in College Station, TX is 29% above the national median of $94,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in College Station?

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,860 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,270.