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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Texas
- Austin$116,780
- College Station$114,320
- Houston$93,090
- Dallas$91,460
- San Antonio$75,050
- El Paso$64,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $116,780 | $99,800 | $62,530 | $90,985 | 98 |
| College Station | $114,320 | $114,030 | $73,840 | $89,254 | 91 |
| Houston | $93,090 | $94,380 | $73,990 | $74,319 | 99 |
| Dallas | $91,460 | $86,800 | $76,330 | $73,172 | 103 |
| San Antonio | $75,050 | $67,770 | $52,690 | $61,628 | 95 |
| El Paso | $64,370 | $60,490 | $40,340 | $53,901 | 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.
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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 25-1067.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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