Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $98,430 +4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,330
90th percentile $163,850
Employed locally 510
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,330
    25th
    $63,190
    50th (median)
    $98,430
    75th
    $122,610
    90th
    $163,850

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 113% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 13% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $122,120
    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

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Dallas, TX is 4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $39,330 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,190.