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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | $102,470 | $98,440 | $79,840 | $80,918 | 86 |
| College Station | $98,280 | $78,500 | $51,490 | $77,970 | 91 |
| Lubbock | $94,070 | $83,260 | $65,180 | $75,008 | 91 |
| Austin | $86,230 | $77,780 | $60,610 | $69,493 | 98 |
| Houston | $85,420 | $66,900 | $54,170 | $68,923 | 99 |
| Dallas | $80,750 | $61,370 | $56,190 | $65,638 | 103 |
| Amarillo | $73,890 | $74,910 | $45,220 | $60,812 | 92 |
| El Paso | $73,660 | $48,360 | $46,920 | $60,650 | 90 |
| Laredo | $67,860 | $67,460 | $37,380 | $56,570 | 87 |
| San Antonio | $67,580 | $52,640 | $52,480 | $56,373 | 95 |
| Longview | $60,450 | $49,680 | $49,620 | $50,752 | 89 |
| Abilene | $59,700 | $49,660 | $49,520 | $50,149 | 90 |
*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.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in other states
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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 25-1199.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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