Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $104,760 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,200
90th percentile $134,210
Employed locally 160
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,200
    25th
    $77,490
    50th (median)
    $104,760
    75th
    $134,210
    90th
    $134,210

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 141% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 41% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $99,190
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,790
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,430

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,600
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,270
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Antonio, TX is 10.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $57,200 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,490.