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

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

Median annual salary $76,250 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,010
90th percentile $117,240
Employed locally 290
National median $75,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,010
    25th
    $60,860
    50th (median)
    $76,250
    75th
    $97,210
    90th
    $117,240

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary vs area income 95% Median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary is 5% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $77,260
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $76,720
    Killeen-Temple, TX $75,410
    Laredo, TX $40,260

    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 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other make per hour in Houston?

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

    The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Houston, TX is 1.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $47,010 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,860.