How much does a psychology teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $38.63 an hour or $6,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.63
- Average (mean)
- $93,860
- Jobs
- 41,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| 25th | $63,400 | $30.48 | |
| Median | $80,340 | $38.63 | |
| 75th | $105,900 | $50.92 | |
| 90th | $153,600 | $73.85 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $107,300 |
| Delaware | $102,300 |
| Maryland | $101,400 |
| District of Columbia | $101,300 |
| New York | $100,700 |
| Michigan | $99,900 |
| North Dakota | $97,110 |
| New Hampshire | $95,030 |
| Rhode Island | $94,360 |
| Utah | $93,090 |
| Louisiana | $91,340 |
| Connecticut | $84,500 |
| New Mexico | $83,600 |
| Idaho | $83,010 |
| Massachusetts | $82,930 |
| Minnesota | $82,640 |
| Maine | $81,660 |
| Nevada | $81,300 |
| Vermont | $81,100 |
| New Jersey | $80,790 |
| Oregon | $80,060 |
| Kansas | $79,730 |
| Georgia | $79,440 |
| Missouri | $79,240 |
| Alaska | $79,040 |
| Arizona | $78,610 |
| Ohio | $78,530 |
| Iowa | $78,450 |
| Washington | $78,330 |
| Virginia | $77,950 |
| Illinois | $77,860 |
| Indiana | $77,820 |
| Wisconsin | $77,580 |
| Nebraska | $77,340 |
| Montana | $77,120 |
| Texas | $77,060 |
| Colorado | $76,810 |
| Tennessee | $76,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,960 |
| Alabama | $75,340 |
| North Carolina | $75,260 |
| South Carolina | $74,890 |
| Kentucky | $74,520 |
| West Virginia | $74,280 |
| Florida | $69,050 |
| Wyoming | $65,050 |
| South Dakota | $65,020 |
| Mississippi | $62,590 |
| Oklahoma | $61,720 |
| Arkansas | $60,730 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $142,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $137,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $133,900 |
| Fresno, CA | $133,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $129,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $126,700 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $126,100 |
| Augusta, GA | $109,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $105,700 |
| Wilmington, NC | $105,400 |
| Fargo, ND | $104,600 |
| Lansing, MI | $104,500 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $103,800 |
| New York, NY | $102,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,000 |
In other countries
Psychology Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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- Atmospheric$103,200
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $38.63 ($80,340 a year).
How much does a psychology teacher make a month?
About $6,695 a month before tax, based on a median of $80,340 a year.
How much does a psychology teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,050 or less a year ($23.58 an hour); the top 10% make $153,600 or more.
Which state pays psychology teachers the most?
California, with a median of $107,300 a year, followed by Delaware ($102,300) and Maryland ($101,400).
Which city pays psychology teachers the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $142,800 a year.
How many psychology teachers are there in the United States?
About 41,530 people work as psychology teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.