How much does a political science teacher make in Houston?
$103,000a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $49.50 an hour or $8,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.50
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,450Median: $103,000Highest 10%: $211,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,450 | $26.66 | |
| 25th | $79,740 | $38.34 | |
| Median | $103,000 | $49.50 | |
| 75th | $123,100 | $59.17 | |
| 90th | $211,900 | $101.88 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for political science teachers.
| College Station, TX | $126,200 |
| McAllen, TX | $111,000 |
| Austin, TX | $101,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $90,660 |
| Dallas, TX | $79,660 |
| El Paso, TX | $76,810 |
| San Antonio, TX | $71,260 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $102,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a political science teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $49.50 ($103,000 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $103,000 against $98,070 nationally, 5% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $86,950, so Houston pays 18% more.
Where does Houston rank for political science teacher pay?
24 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does a political science teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $211,900 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.