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Business Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station | $159,130 | $129,080 | $77,650 | $120,031 | 91 |
| Austin | $142,260 | $101,730 | $76,950 | $108,501 | 98 |
| McAllen | $135,610 | $127,460 | $77,330 | $103,955 | 86 |
| Lubbock | $132,500 | $106,150 | $59,830 | $101,830 | 91 |
| Amarillo | $114,480 | $129,210 | $76,980 | $89,367 | 92 |
| Houston | $114,220 | $104,320 | $70,980 | $89,184 | 99 |
| Dallas | $109,340 | $100,610 | $61,860 | $85,751 | 103 |
| El Paso | $107,690 | $103,130 | $51,680 | $84,590 | 90 |
| Laredo | $107,370 | $83,700 | $49,360 | $84,365 | 87 |
| Tyler | $102,810 | $98,560 | $58,830 | $81,157 | 92 |
| Abilene | $102,510 | $84,670 | $49,870 | $80,946 | 90 |
| Killeen | $97,440 | $82,290 | $61,430 | $77,379 | 91 |
| San Antonio | $96,770 | $78,360 | $40,340 | $76,908 | 95 |
| Texarkana | $81,300 | $73,330 | $36,400 | $66,025 | 84 |
*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 25-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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