How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Houston?
$66,900a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $32.16 an hour or $5,575 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.16
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,420Median: $66,900Highest 10%: $152,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,420 | $21.84 | |
| 25th | $54,170 | $26.04 | |
| Median | $66,900 | $32.16 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.44 | |
| 90th | $152,500 | $73.33 |
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 |
| Dallas, TX | $61,370 |
| San Antonio, TX | $52,640 |
| Longview, TX | $49,680 |
| Abilene, TX | $49,660 |
| El Paso, TX | $48,360 |
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 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $32.16 ($66,900 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $66,900 against $77,640 nationally, 14% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $64,110, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
102 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $152,500 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.