SOC 25-1066 · May 2025 · United States
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $80,340 per year, measured over 41,530 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $107,340.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 76.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $107,340 and Arkansas pays $60,730.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $107,340 | 4,410 | |
| 2 | Delaware | $102,340 | — | |
| 3 | Maryland | $101,430 | 640 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $101,250 | 340 | |
| 5 | New York | $100,720 | 4,070 | |
| 6 | Michigan | $99,900 | 920 | |
| 7 | North Dakota | $97,110 | 60 | |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $95,030 | 110 | |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $94,360 | 180 | |
| 10 | Utah | $93,090 | 200 |
States with the most Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 4,410 | $107,340 | |
| 2 | New York | 4,070 | $100,720 | |
| 3 | Texas | 3,380 | $77,060 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 2,640 | $82,930 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 2,260 | $77,860 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 2,120 | $75,960 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 1,630 | $80,790 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 1,500 | $78,530 | |
| 9 | Florida | 1,120 | $69,050 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 1,100 | $75,260 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $142,840 | 140 |
| 2 | Riverside | $137,810 | 400 |
| 3 | Sacramento | $133,880 | 230 |
| 4 | Fresno | $133,490 | 150 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $129,610 | 330 |
| 6 | San Diego | $126,690 | 360 |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | $126,080 | 40 |
| 8 | Augusta | $109,140 | 60 |
| 9 | San Jose | $105,720 | 440 |
| 10 | Wilmington | $105,420 | 80 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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