Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $99,190 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,050
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,050
    25th
    $72,710
    50th (median)
    $99,190
    75th
    $149,920

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 190% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 90% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,790
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,430

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$54,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in McAllen, TX is 4.8% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $50,050 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,710.