Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

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

Median annual salary $77,810 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,020
90th percentile $101,720
Employed locally 250
National median $75,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,020
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $77,810
    75th
    $99,960
    90th
    $101,720

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 97% Median Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $143,060
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,970
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $132,210
    Fresno, CA $130,410
    California $130,340
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,900

    Nearby metros — Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $81,100
    College Station-Bryan, TX $76,970
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $74,820
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $71,760
    El Paso, TX $58,700

    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 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation and Fitness Studies 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 Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 2.5% above the national median of $75,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Houston?

    Entry-level Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $38,020 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.