SOC 25-1066 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Pennsylvania is $75,960 per year, close to the national median of $80,340 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Pennsylvania is $75,960 per year, close to the national median of $80,340 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $61,020 and $98,950. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,750 and the ninetieth at $124,090.
The area has 2,120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Pennsylvania ranks number 39th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Scranton records the highest median at $79,860. Of the 778 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 242nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,750 | −40.6% |
| 25th | $61,020 | −24.0% |
| Median (50th) | $75,960 | −5.5% |
| 75th | $98,950 | +23.2% |
| 90th | $124,090 | +54.5% |
| Mean | $81,800 | +1.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scranton | $79,860 | 70 | |
| 2 | Harrisburg | $78,920 | 70 | |
| 3 | Philadelphia | $77,840 | 860 | |
| 4 | Allentown | $77,000 | 170 | |
| 5 | Erie | $76,170 | 50 | |
| 6 | Reading | $74,840 | 50 | |
| 7 | Pittsburgh | $72,110 | 470 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $75,960 goes as far as $77,828 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,828US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,960 a year, 5.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,750 to $124,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 39th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Scranton, at $79,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $75,960, 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 Pennsylvania is 5.5% 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 Pennsylvania earns more than $124,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,750 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 Scranton, at $79,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,120 jobs in this occupation in Pennsylvania. 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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