SOC 25-1066 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary — Texas
Texas · 10 metro areas compared
At $77,060, median pay for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas tracks the national median of $80,340 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $77,060, median pay for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas tracks the national median of $80,340 closely. Pay ranges from under $39,320 at the tenth percentile to more than $133,070 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $55,970 to $101,610.
The area has 3,380 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.90 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Texas ranks number 36th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, College Station records the highest median at $100,450. Of the 794 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 224th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,320 | −51.1% |
| 25th | $55,970 | −30.3% |
| Median (50th) | $77,060 | −4.1% |
| 75th | $101,610 | +26.5% |
| 90th | $133,070 | +65.6% |
| Mean | $86,210 | +7.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Station | $100,450 | 170 | |
| 2 | McAllen | $100,190 | 70 | |
| 3 | Austin | $87,780 | 350 | |
| 4 | Laredo | $82,260 | 60 | |
| 5 | Killeen | $80,000 | — | |
| 6 | Dallas | $77,980 | 680 | |
| 7 | Houston | $77,950 | 560 | |
| 8 | San Antonio | $77,380 | 270 | |
| 9 | Abilene | $61,940 | 60 | |
| 10 | Amarillo | $60,730 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $77,060 goes as far as $79,361 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,361US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,060 a year, 4.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,320 to $133,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,380 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 36th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is College Station, at $100,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas?
The median annual wage is $77,060, 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 $80,340, so pay in Texas is 4.1% 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 Texas earns more than $133,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,320 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 $100,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,380 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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