How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Dallas?
$61,370a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,114 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.50
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,250Median: $61,370Highest 10%: $157,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,250 | $21.27 | |
| 25th | $56,190 | $27.01 | |
| Median | $61,370 | $29.50 | |
| 75th | $98,600 | $47.40 | |
| 90th | $157,100 | $75.50 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| McAllen, TX | $98,440 |
| Lubbock, TX | $83,260 |
| College Station, TX | $78,500 |
| Austin, TX | $77,780 |
| Amarillo, TX | $74,910 |
| Laredo, TX | $67,460 |
| Houston, TX | $66,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $52,640 |
| Longview, TX | $49,680 |
| Abilene, TX | $49,660 |
| El Paso, TX | $48,360 |
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 postsecondary teacher make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $29.50 ($61,370 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $61,370 against $77,640 nationally, 21% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $64,110, so Dallas pays 4% less.
Where does Dallas rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
127 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $157,100 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.