📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

English Language Professors Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$82,251
per year
Median
$73,549
per year
Hourly
$39.54
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$49,738
25th Percentile — Junior$69,027
50th Percentile — Median$73,549
75th Percentile — Senior$112,427
90th Percentile — Top Earners$130,051
💡 Top-earning English Language Professorss in Texas make up to $130,051 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$73.8k
2021
$75.4k
2022
$77.1k
2023
$78.7k
2024
$80.5k
2025
$82.3k
2026
📈 English Language Professors salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.2% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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English Language Professors Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $79,783 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $74,026 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $81,428 -1.0% Medium
Austin $88,831 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $78,961 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $67,446 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $79,783 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $71,558 -13.0% Medium
Plano $83,896 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $65,801 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $67,446 -18.0% Medium
Garland $78,138 -5.0% Medium
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English Language Professors Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for English Language Professorss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $82,251 per year, Texas's English Language Professors salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $49,738–$69,027, while experienced English Language Professorss can command $112,427–$130,051.

Looking ahead, the English Language Professors profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average English Language Professors salary in Texas is $82,251 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $86,580.
  • Major metro areas typically pay English Language Professorss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for English Language Professors employment.
  • At $82,251/year, Texas English Language Professors salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $86,580/year.