SOC 25-1066 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary — Maryland
Maryland · 1 metro areas compared
In Maryland the median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $101,430 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Maryland the median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $101,430 a year. That is 26.3% more than the national median of $80,340. Pay ranges from under $61,400 at the tenth percentile to more than $207,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $77,910 to $130,300.
Employment stands at 640, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Maryland ranks number 3rd out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $97,580. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 155th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,400 | −23.6% |
| 25th | $77,910 | −3.0% |
| Median (50th) | $101,430 | +26.3% |
| 75th | $130,300 | +62.2% |
| 90th | $207,700 | +158.5% |
| Mean | $121,600 | +51.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $97,580 | 360 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $101,430 buys what $96,600 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,600US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,430 a year, 26.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,400 to $207,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 640 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $97,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $101,430, 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 Maryland is 26.3% higher. 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 Maryland earns more than $207,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,400 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 Baltimore, at $97,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 640 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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