SOC 25-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Teachers, Postsecondary — North Region of Texas
North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in North Region of Texas, TX is $91,060 per year, 8.1% below the national median of $99,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in North Region of Texas, TX is $91,060 per year, 8.1% below the national median of $99,080. Half of workers earn between $59,610 and $135,500. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,510 and the ninetieth at $163,580.
Employment stands at 160, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Amarillo records the highest median at $129,210. Of the 449 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 51st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,510 | −60.1% |
| 25th | $59,610 | −39.8% |
| Median (50th) | $91,060 | −8.1% |
| 75th | $135,500 | +36.8% |
| 90th | $163,580 | +65.1% |
| Mean | $100,550 | +1.5% |
Other metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $91,060 goes as far as $93,780 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$93,780US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,060 a year, 8.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,510 to $163,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Amarillo, at $129,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in North Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $91,060, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $99,080, so pay in North Region of Texas, TX is 8.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Region of Texas, TX earns more than $163,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,510 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Amarillo, at $129,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in North Region of Texas, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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