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History Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Texas
- McAllen$137,440
- Houston$109,730
- Austin$103,670
- College Station$101,800
- Dallas$90,220
- El Paso$77,600
- San Antonio$77,360
- Lubbock$71,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | $137,440 | $120,300 | $77,060 | $105,206 | 86 |
| Houston | $109,730 | $102,840 | $78,580 | $86,025 | 99 |
| Austin | $103,670 | $100,350 | $63,660 | $81,762 | 98 |
| College Station | $101,800 | $98,560 | $74,220 | $80,446 | 91 |
| Dallas | $90,220 | $83,820 | $72,430 | $72,300 | 103 |
| El Paso | $77,600 | $77,680 | $46,940 | $63,422 | 90 |
| San Antonio | $77,360 | $73,980 | $50,110 | $63,253 | 95 |
| Lubbock | $71,610 | $62,080 | $62,040 | $59,208 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1125.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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