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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $75,410 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,360
90th percentile $200,100
Employed locally 60
National median $75,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,360
    25th
    $61,350
    50th (median)
    $75,410
    75th
    $118,510
    90th
    $200,100

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary vs area income 112% Median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary is 12% above 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,250
    Laredo, TX $40,260

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,650
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,970
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,290
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Killeen, TX is 0.5% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $51,360 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,350.