How much does a political science teacher make in Texas?
$86,950a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in Texas. That is $41.80 an hour or $7,246 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.80
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,010Median: $86,950Highest 10%: $168,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,010 | $23.56 | |
| 25th | $63,840 | $30.69 | |
| Median | $86,950 | $41.80 | |
| 75th | $120,700 | $58.02 | |
| 90th | $168,900 | $81.20 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| College Station, TX | $126,200 |
| McAllen, TX | $111,000 |
| Houston, TX | $103,000 |
| Austin, TX | $101,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $90,660 |
| Dallas, TX | $79,660 |
| El Paso, TX | $76,810 |
| San Antonio, TX | $71,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for political science teachers.
| 20. Missouri | $94,500 |
| 21. Nevada | $93,300 |
| 22. Louisiana | $88,090 |
| 23. Texas | $86,950 |
| 24. Nebraska | $86,380 |
| 25. Wyoming | $84,750 |
| 26. Indiana | $83,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a political science teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $41.80 ($86,950 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $86,950 against $98,070 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Texas rank for political science teacher pay?
Texas ranks 23 of 45 states.
Which city in Texas pays political science teachers the most?
College Station-Bryan, TX, with a median of $126,200 a year.
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.