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Psychology 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 | $119,630 | $100,450 | $79,220 | $92,990 | 91 |
| McAllen | $112,100 | $100,190 | $62,810 | $87,692 | 86 |
| Austin | $103,070 | $87,780 | $60,200 | $81,340 | 98 |
| Houston | $90,300 | $77,950 | $56,930 | $72,356 | 99 |
| Killeen | $88,310 | $80,000 | $60,740 | $70,956 | 91 |
| Dallas | $88,030 | $77,980 | $56,300 | $70,759 | 103 |
| San Antonio | $81,200 | $77,380 | $51,880 | $65,954 | 95 |
| Laredo | $77,350 | $82,260 | $37,580 | $63,246 | 87 |
| Abilene | $69,920 | $61,940 | $48,880 | $58,019 | 90 |
| El Paso | $68,980 | $59,960 | $35,800 | $57,357 | 90 |
| Amarillo | $68,470 | $60,730 | $40,340 | $56,999 | 92 |
*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.
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
More about pay in Texas
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 25-1066.
- 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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