How much does a political science teacher make in Dallas?
$79,660a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $38.30 an hour or $6,638 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.30
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,000Median: $79,660Highest 10%: $134,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,000 | $25.48 | |
| 25th | $62,580 | $30.09 | |
| Median | $79,660 | $38.30 | |
| 75th | $101,700 | $48.91 | |
| 90th | $134,300 | $64.55 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for political science teachers.
| College Station, TX | $126,200 |
| McAllen, TX | $111,000 |
| Houston, TX | $103,000 |
| Austin, TX | $101,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $90,660 |
| El Paso, TX | $76,810 |
| San Antonio, TX | $71,260 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $125,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $125,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $112,400 |
| Atmospheric | $105,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $105,300 |
| Business Teacher | $100,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,670 |
| Physics Teacher | $99,650 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $98,970 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a political science teacher make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $38.30 ($79,660 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $79,660 against $98,070 nationally, 19% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $86,950, so Dallas pays 8% less.
Where does Dallas rank for political science teacher pay?
55 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does a political science teacher make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.