Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $98,790 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,630
90th percentile $208,930
Employed locally 340
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,630
    25th
    $79,230
    50th (median)
    $98,790
    75th
    $128,420
    90th
    $208,930

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 123% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 23% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,430

    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 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Political Science 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 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 4.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $63,630 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,230.