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Economics Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Texas
- College Station$190,330
- Austin$170,300
- El Paso$133,080
- Houston$128,600
- Dallas$119,590
- San Antonio$114,460
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station | $190,330 | $219,160 | $99,800 | $141,718 | 91 |
| Austin | $170,300 | $129,910 | $110,910 | $127,666 | 98 |
| El Paso | $133,080 | $130,210 | $76,040 | $102,226 | 90 |
| Houston | $128,600 | $104,520 | $101,520 | $99,164 | 99 |
| Dallas | $119,590 | $112,370 | $78,200 | $92,962 | 103 |
| San Antonio | $114,460 | $102,630 | $72,060 | $89,353 | 95 |
*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 25-1063.
- 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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