College Professor in Houston
College Professor Salary in Houston, TX
The BLS does not publish College Professor wages for Houston separately, so this page shows the national figures alongside Houston's cost of living.
10th percentile
$48,230
1 in 10 earn less
Median
$82,250
Nationally
90th percentile
$177,070
1 in 10 earn more
What it pays nationally
The BLS does not publish College Professor wages for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area — it suppresses an occupation where the local sample is too small. These are the national figures. We do not adjust them to fit Houston.
| Percentile | What it means | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | 1 in 10 earn less than this | $48,230 |
| 25th | 1 in 4 earn less than this | $62,500 |
| 50th (median) | Half earn more, half earn less | $82,250 |
| 75th | 1 in 4 earn more than this | $125,700 |
| 90th | 1 in 10 earn more than this | $177,070 |
These are pay percentiles, not years of experience. The source data does not record how long anyone has been in the job, so we do not claim a figure for "entry level" or "senior".
Take-home (mid)
$66,022
After fed + state + FICA
Monthly net
$5,502
SalaryScope Scores
Purchasing Power
63/100
Moderate
Salary Strength
50/100
Moderate
Future Growth
60/100
Moderate
Career Opportunity
68/100
Strong
Affordability
35/100
Weak
Lifestyle
49/100
Moderate