SOC 25-1066 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary — Killeen
Killeen-Temple, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $80,000, median pay for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Killeen, TX tracks the national median of $80,340 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $80,000, median pay for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Killeen, TX tracks the national median of $80,340 closely. Pay ranges from under $48,080 at the tenth percentile to more than $157,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,740 to $100,870.
Within the state, College Station records the highest median at $100,450. Of the 348 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 71st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,080 | −40.2% |
| 25th | $60,740 | −24.4% |
| Median (50th) | $80,000 | −0.4% |
| 75th | $100,870 | +25.6% |
| 90th | $157,210 | +95.7% |
| Mean | $88,310 | +9.9% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Station | $100,450 | 170 | |
| 2 | McAllen | $100,190 | 70 | |
| 3 | Austin | $87,780 | 350 | |
| 4 | Laredo | $82,260 | 60 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $77,980 | 680 | |
| 6 | Houston | $77,950 | 560 | |
| 7 | San Antonio | $77,380 | 270 | |
| 8 | Abilene | $61,940 | 60 | |
| 9 | Amarillo | $60,730 | 40 | |
| 10 | El Paso | $59,960 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Killeen run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $80,000 goes as far as $82,389 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,389US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,000 a year, 0.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,080 to $157,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is College Station, at $100,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Killeen, TX?
The median annual wage is $80,000, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $80,340, so pay in Killeen, TX is 0.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Killeen, TX earns more than $157,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,080 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in College Station, at $100,450 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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