Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median psychology teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $80,340 per year. Salaries range from $49,050 at the entry level to $153,600+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 41,530 psychology teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$80,340
per year
Employment
41,530
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$49,050
25th percentile
$63,400
Median
$80,340
75th percentile
$105,920
90th percentile
$153,600
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.6%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
4,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$61K$107K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$107K
+34%
Delaware
$102K
+27%
Maryland
$101K
+26%
District of Columbia
$101K
+26%
New York
$101K
+25%
Michigan
$100K
+24%
North Dakota
$97K
+21%
New Hampshire
$95K
+18%
Rhode Island
$94K
+17%
Utah
$93K
+16%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $107,340 | +33.6% |
| Delaware | $102,340 | +27.4% |
| Maryland | $101,430 | +26.3% |
| District of Columbia | $101,250 | +26.0% |
| New York | $100,720 | +25.4% |
| Michigan | $99,900 | +24.3% |
| North Dakota | $97,110 | +20.9% |
| New Hampshire | $95,030 | +18.3% |
| Rhode Island | $94,360 | +17.5% |
| Utah | $93,090 | +15.9% |
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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $142,840 | +77.8% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $137,810 | +71.5% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $133,880 | +66.6% |
| Fresno, CA | $133,490 | +66.2% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $129,610 | +61.3% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $126,690 | +57.7% |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $126,080 | +56.9% |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $109,140 | +35.8% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $105,720 | +31.6% |
| Wilmington, NC | $105,420 | +31.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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