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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Texas
- Austin$146,460
- College Station$136,060
- Dallas$130,500
- McAllen$127,510
- Houston$122,380
- San Antonio$119,640
- Amarillo$109,180
- El Paso$104,130
- Laredo$95,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $146,460 | $132,130 | $99,160 | $111,371 | 98 |
| College Station | $136,060 | $129,110 | $63,120 | $104,263 | 91 |
| Dallas | $130,500 | $125,140 | $87,290 | $100,463 | 103 |
| McAllen | $127,510 | $129,240 | $96,650 | $98,419 | 86 |
| Houston | $122,380 | $105,060 | $80,780 | $94,913 | 99 |
| San Antonio | $119,640 | $105,690 | $80,380 | $92,997 | 95 |
| Amarillo | $109,180 | $127,010 | $84,460 | $85,638 | 92 |
| El Paso | $104,130 | $102,090 | $81,410 | $82,085 | 90 |
| Laredo | $95,000 | $100,340 | $37,840 | $75,662 | 87 |
*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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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
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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 25-1032.
- 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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