Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $77,580 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,220
90th percentile $152,640
Employed locally 590
National median $78,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,220
    25th
    $56,230
    50th (median)
    $77,580
    75th
    $120,090
    90th
    $152,640

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 96% Median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Joplin, MO-KS $176,930
    Omaha, NE-IA $174,830
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $167,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,180
    Visalia, CA $159,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $154,880

    Nearby metros — Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    College Station-Bryan, TX $109,950
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $103,140
    Tyler, TX $84,330
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $83,810
    Lubbock, TX $81,220
    El Paso, TX $80,410

    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 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 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 Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 1.2% below the national median of $78,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Houston?

    Entry-level Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $38,220 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,230.