SOC 25-1071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary — Abilene
Abilene, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in Abilene, TX is $79,250 a year, 26.1% under the national median of $107,310 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Abilene, TX is $79,250 a year, 26.1% under the national median of $107,310 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $56,950 and $120,300. The lowest tenth earn under $49,470, while the highest tenth earn more than $127,960.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, College Station records the highest median at $164,660. Of the 287 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 51st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,470 | −53.9% |
| 25th | $56,950 | −46.9% |
| Median (50th) | $79,250 | −26.1% |
| 75th | $120,300 | +12.1% |
| 90th | $127,960 | +19.2% |
| Mean | $93,070 | −13.3% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Station | $164,660 | 750 | |
| 2 | Houston | $131,730 | — | |
| 3 | Austin | $129,400 | 1,210 | |
| 4 | San Antonio | $125,830 | 1,120 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $105,280 | 2,840 | |
| 6 | McAllen | $101,900 | 310 | |
| 7 | Beaumont | $100,060 | 220 | |
| 8 | Tyler | $80,740 | 450 | |
| 9 | Corpus Christi | $79,930 | 160 | |
| 10 | Lubbock | $79,080 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Abilene run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $79,250 goes as far as $81,617 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,617US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,250 a year, 26.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,470 to $127,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is College Station, at $164,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Abilene, TX?
The median annual wage is $79,250, 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 $107,310, so pay in Abilene, TX is 26.1% 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 Abilene, TX earns more than $127,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,470 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 College Station, at $164,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Abilene, 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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