Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $77,260 +3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,370
90th percentile $170,410
Employed locally 250
National median $75,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,370
    25th
    $49,550
    50th (median)
    $77,260
    75th
    $123,120
    90th
    $170,410

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary vs area income 79% Median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $172,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $149,960
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $137,300
    Hawaii $134,150
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $132,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,800

    Nearby metros — Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $96,050
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $76,720
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,250
    Killeen-Temple, TX $75,410
    Laredo, TX $40,260

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,170
    Instructional Coordinators $74,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Austin, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Austin, TX is 3% above the national median of $75,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Austin?

    Entry-level Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $39,370 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,550.