Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $97,490 +27.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,740
90th percentile $115,520
Employed locally 50
National median $76,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,740
    25th
    $75,450
    50th (median)
    $97,490
    75th
    $101,830
    90th
    $115,520

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 112% Median Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 12% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $130,400
    Urban Honolulu, HI $130,240
    Hawaii $129,160
    California $121,070
    New Haven, CT $104,470
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $101,300

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Dallas?

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

    Is Dallas above or below average for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Dallas, TX is 27.9% above the national median of $76,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Dallas?

    Entry-level Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $39,740 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,450.