DOL Median (Texas)
$58,000
vs National
-9.4%
National: $64,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,567
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,000
-9.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A History Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas earns $58,000 in nominal terms, which is 9.4% below the national average of $64,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,567 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston System | $107,600 | 5 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $71,435 | 5 |
| Southern Methodist University | $65,000 | 2 |
| Texas Christian University | $63,000 | 2 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $61,333 | 8 |
| Southwestern University | $58,000 | 2 |
| Sam Houston State University | $57,240 | 7 |
| Texas Womans University | $57,000 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - PAN AMERICAN | $55,250 | 2 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | $55,000 | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | $55,000 | 1 |
| Texas Tech University | $55,000 | 3 |
| Tarleton State University | $50,875 | 2 |
| Wiley College | $34,000 | 1 |
| Newman International Academy | N/A | 2 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - PAN AMERICAN | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a History Teachers, Postsecondary make in Texas?
The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Texas is $58,000 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a History Teachers, Postsecondary?
A History Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas earns 9.4% less than the national median of $64,000, or $62,567 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.