Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $134,510 +42.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,770
90th percentile $144,230
Employed locally 100
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,770
    25th
    $81,340
    50th (median)
    $134,510
    75th
    $134,510
    90th
    $144,230

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 229% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 129% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,290
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $126,510

    Nearby metros — Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,430

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,810
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in El Paso, TX is 42.1% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,770 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,340.