SOC 25-1066 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary — Riverside
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Riverside, CA is $137,810 per year, well above the national median of $80,340.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Riverside, CA is $137,810 per year, well above the national median of $80,340. The gap of 71.5% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $76,460 at the tenth percentile to more than $250,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $99,160 to $206,540.
Employment stands at 400, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Sacramento leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $133,880. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 52nd of 671 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,460 | −4.8% |
| 25th | $99,160 | +23.4% |
| Median (50th) | $137,810 | +71.5% |
| 75th | $206,540 | +157.1% |
| 90th | $250,700 | +212.0% |
| Mean | $158,450 | +97.2% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $133,880 | 230 | |
| 2 | Fresno | $133,490 | 150 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $129,610 | 330 | |
| 4 | San Diego | $126,690 | 360 | |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $126,080 | 40 | |
| 6 | San Jose | $105,720 | 440 | |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $103,780 | 110 | |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $101,980 | 1,830 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Riverside run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $137,810 buys what $124,490 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 55.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$137,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$124,490US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $137,810 a year, 71.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,460 to $250,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 400 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sacramento, at $133,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Riverside, CA?
The median annual wage is $137,810, 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 Riverside, CA is 71.5% 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 Riverside, CA earns more than $250,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,460 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 Sacramento, at $133,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 400 jobs in this occupation in Riverside, CA. 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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