Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $87,000 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,230
90th percentile $117,770
Employed locally 50
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,230
    25th
    $46,230
    50th (median)
    $87,000
    75th
    $100,440
    90th
    $117,770

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 140% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 40% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,620
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$55,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,030
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60,670
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lubbock, TX is 8.1% below 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $46,230 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,230.