Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $80,340 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
What psychology teachers, postsecondary do
Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +4.0% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 3,700
Employment of psychology teachers, postsecondary is projected to grow 4.0% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$8,845
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,981
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,165
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$65,349
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,050 | $23.58 | $41,592 |
| 25th percentile | $63,400 | $30.48 | $53,122 |
| Median (50th) | $80,340 | $38.63 | $65,349 |
| 75th percentile | $105,920 | $50.92 | $83,345 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $153,600 | $73.85 | $116,252 |
Best cities for psychology teachers, postsecondary (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $102,740 | $76,086 | $67,594 | 3,950 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $102,740
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $107,340 | +0.8% | $77,195 | $68,200 – $205,930 | 4,410 |
| Delaware | $102,340 | +25.5% | $75,413 | $63,780 – $171,920 | — |
| Maryland | $101,430 | +1.7% | $75,732 | $61,400 – $207,700 | 640 |
| District of Columbia | $101,250 | +32.4% | $74,422 | $62,560 – $159,910 | 340 |
| New York | $100,720 | +2.1% | $74,784 | $63,110 – $204,490 | 4,070 |
| Michigan | $99,900 | +11.6% | $75,115 | $47,260 – $172,360 | 920 |
| North Dakota | $97,110 | −3.2% | $76,512 | $63,230 – $148,730 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $95,030 | +12.4% | $75,684 | $64,330 – $209,630 | 110 |
| Rhode Island | $94,360 | +3.9% | $72,291 | $62,340 – $138,110 | 180 |
| Utah | $93,090 | +14.4% | $71,096 | $61,070 – $127,380 | 200 |
| Louisiana | $91,340 | +11.9% | $70,734 | $52,870 – $128,760 | 140 |
| Connecticut | $84,500 | −14.1% | $65,203 | $60,620 – $137,140 | 920 |
| New Mexico | $83,600 | +4.2% | $64,877 | $51,740 – $172,960 | 100 |
| Idaho | $83,010 | +10.2% | $63,936 | $35,100 – $126,990 | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $82,930 | +3.3% | $63,245 | $59,350 – $138,250 | 2,640 |
| Minnesota | $82,640 | +2.3% | $62,871 | $60,010 – $164,930 | 760 |
| Maine | $81,660 | +8.8% | $61,935 | $57,200 – $137,060 | 110 |
| Nevada | $81,300 | +1.3% | $66,025 | $64,220 – $129,360 | 140 |
| Vermont | $81,100 | −0.0% | $62,991 | $60,420 – $141,520 | 100 |
| New Jersey | $80,790 | −5.6% | $62,709 | $32,730 – $163,560 | 1,630 |
| Oregon | $80,060 | −16.9% | $58,977 | $46,350 – $146,700 | 660 |
| Kansas | $79,730 | +0.6% | $61,271 | $46,270 – $138,280 | 230 |
| Georgia | $79,440 | +3.7% | $61,216 | $45,170 – $135,630 | 820 |
| Missouri | $79,240 | +3.7% | $61,788 | $50,590 – $130,710 | 590 |
| Alaska | $79,040 | +4.2% | $64,435 | $78,120 – $122,810 | 70 |
| Arizona | $78,610 | +2.8% | $62,376 | $61,620 – $127,360 | 940 |
| Ohio | $78,530 | +4.3% | $62,699 | $40,850 – $121,580 | 1,500 |
| Iowa | $78,450 | +3.9% | $61,690 | $44,730 – $161,960 | 320 |
| Washington | $78,330 | +1.4% | $63,935 | $50,180 – $108,560 | 840 |
| Virginia | $77,950 | −3.5% | $60,000 | $47,050 – $135,810 | 1,050 |
| Illinois | $77,860 | +3.3% | $59,895 | $37,930 – $130,950 | 2,260 |
| Indiana | $77,820 | +0.7% | $61,310 | $50,910 – $136,980 | 760 |
| Wisconsin | $77,580 | +13.4% | $60,676 | $52,950 – $136,890 | 630 |
| Nebraska | $77,340 | −3.5% | $60,599 | $59,060 – $140,180 | 170 |
| Montana | $77,120 | −2.8% | $60,088 | $45,780 – $141,160 | 90 |
| Texas | $77,060 | −5.9% | $63,042 | $39,320 – $133,070 | 3,380 |
| Colorado | $76,810 | −0.1% | $60,195 | $39,580 – $132,980 | 960 |
| Tennessee | $76,010 | +3.6% | $62,303 | $50,860 – $127,760 | 790 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,960 | −0.7% | $59,936 | $47,750 – $124,090 | 2,120 |
| Alabama | $75,340 | −1.3% | $58,330 | $49,000 – $129,240 | 610 |
| North Carolina | $75,260 | +1.4% | $59,281 | $49,820 – $109,840 | 1,100 |
| South Carolina | $74,890 | +0.5% | $58,179 | $48,760 – $125,340 | 390 |
| Kentucky | $74,520 | +3.0% | $58,764 | $43,260 – $110,660 | 590 |
| West Virginia | $74,280 | +1.2% | $58,441 | $29,620 – $128,730 | 150 |
| Florida | $69,050 | −10.2% | $57,407 | $58,230 – $99,840 | 1,120 |
| Wyoming | $65,050 | +1.1% | $54,448 | $49,570 – $103,960 | 80 |
| South Dakota | $65,020 | +4.2% | $54,424 | $58,870 – $111,750 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $62,590 | −3.1% | $50,699 | $46,620 – $96,580 | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $61,720 | +1.4% | $49,540 | $32,220 – $104,390 | 410 |
| Arkansas | $60,730 | −3.4% | $48,821 | $46,320 – $96,720 | 190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for psychology teachers, postsecondary is $80,340 a year ($38.63 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,050 and the top 10% earn over $153,600. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays psychology teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest median pay at $107,340. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many psychology teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 41,530 people work as psychology teachers, postsecondary nationwide.