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Physics Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Texas
- College Station$159,810
- Austin$113,120
- Dallas$105,590
- McAllen$101,720
- Houston$100,890
- San Antonio$99,210
- El Paso$93,090
- Lubbock$67,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station | $159,810 | $167,090 | $102,770 | $120,496 | 91 |
| Austin | $113,120 | $100,430 | $64,180 | $88,410 | 98 |
| Dallas | $105,590 | $99,650 | $77,730 | $83,113 | 103 |
| McAllen | $101,720 | $97,760 | $75,750 | $80,390 | 86 |
| Houston | $100,890 | $99,480 | $80,020 | $79,806 | 99 |
| San Antonio | $99,210 | $95,060 | $74,680 | $78,624 | 95 |
| El Paso | $93,090 | $95,450 | $73,700 | $74,319 | 90 |
| Lubbock | $67,120 | $66,690 | $66,690 | $56,049 | 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 25-1054.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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