How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Texas?
$64,110a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Texas. That is $30.82 an hour or $5,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.82
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 4,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,000Median: $64,110Highest 10%: $131,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,000 | $20.67 | |
| 25th | $51,070 | $24.55 | |
| Median | $64,110 | $30.82 | |
| 75th | $97,880 | $47.06 | |
| 90th | $131,300 | $63.14 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Dallas, TX | $61,370 |
| San Antonio, TX | $52,640 |
| Longview, TX | $49,680 |
| Abilene, TX | $49,660 |
| El Paso, TX | $48,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 31. Pennsylvania | $65,400 |
| 32. West Virginia | $65,260 |
| 33. Georgia | $64,650 |
| 34. Texas | $64,110 |
| 35. North Dakota | $63,430 |
| 36. Florida | $62,670 |
| 37. Missouri | $61,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $30.82 ($64,110 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $64,110 against $77,640 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Texas rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Texas ranks 34 of 48 states.
Which city in Texas pays postsecondary teachers the most?
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, with a median of $98,440 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.