Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary is $76,700 a year. About 1,760 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($80,260). Texas ranks 28th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in Texas
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48,640 |
| 25% of workers | $60,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $76,700 |
| 75% of workers | $96,340 |
| 90% of workers | $126,570 |
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $82,850 | 200 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $77,890 | 330 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $76,940 | 40 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $76,730 | 410 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $75,490 | 240 |
| El Paso | $61,890 | 50 |
| Abilene | $60,990 | 70 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for philosophy and religion 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% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,800 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,280 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,900 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,060 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,050 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,530 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,950 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,220 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,160 |
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