SOC 25-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Teachers, Postsecondary — Texas
Texas · 10 metro areas compared
At $101,210, median pay for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas tracks the national median of $99,080 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $101,210, median pay for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas tracks the national median of $99,080 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,550 at the tenth percentile to more than $212,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $61,280 to $159,440.
Employment stands at 7,710, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Texas ranks number 17th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Amarillo records the highest median at $129,210. Of the 794 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 115th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,550 | −59.1% |
| 25th | $61,280 | −38.2% |
| Median (50th) | $101,210 | +2.1% |
| 75th | $159,440 | +60.9% |
| 90th | $212,160 | +114.1% |
| Mean | $114,720 | +15.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $101,210 goes as far as $104,233 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$104,233US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,210 a year, 2.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,550 to $212,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,710 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 51 states for 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 Texas?
The median annual wage is $101,210, 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 Texas is 2.1% higher. 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 Texas earns more than $212,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,550 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 7,710 jobs in this occupation in Texas. 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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