Economics Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for economics teachers, postsecondary is $118,530 a year. About 770 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($123,920). Texas ranks 18th of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for economics teachers, postsecondary in Texas
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $58,920 |
| 25% of workers | $83,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $118,530 |
| 75% of workers | $160,330 |
| 90% of workers | $221,670 |
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| College Station-Bryan | $219,160 | 50 |
| El Paso | $130,210 | 30 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $129,910 | 130 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $112,370 | 150 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $104,520 | 160 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $102,630 | 60 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for economics teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,210 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,280 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,990 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,060 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,950 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,220 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,160 |
| Economists | $121,420 |
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