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Biological Science 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $109,740 | $98,720 | $61,610 | $86,032 | 98 |
| College Station | $105,800 | $96,100 | $61,610 | $83,260 | 91 |
| McAllen | $104,320 | $96,930 | $67,590 | $82,219 | 86 |
| Houston | $100,480 | $100,430 | $77,940 | $79,518 | 99 |
| Lubbock | $95,380 | $92,040 | $76,290 | $75,930 | 91 |
| Dallas | $95,060 | $82,470 | $65,850 | $75,705 | 103 |
| El Paso | $94,230 | $84,820 | $61,020 | $75,121 | 90 |
| Killeen | $89,650 | $78,920 | $61,430 | $71,899 | 91 |
| San Antonio | $86,530 | $76,870 | $61,430 | $69,704 | 95 |
| Laredo | $85,300 | $64,000 | $49,340 | $68,839 | 87 |
| Abilene | $80,470 | $76,510 | $51,500 | $65,441 | 90 |
*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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Biological Science 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 25-1042.
- 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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