How much does a psychology teacher make in Austin?
$87,780a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $42.20 an hour or $7,315 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.20
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,230Median: $87,780Highest 10%: $171,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,230 | $24.63 | |
| 25th | $60,200 | $28.94 | |
| Median | $87,780 | $42.20 | |
| 75th | $125,700 | $60.42 | |
| 90th | $171,000 | $82.20 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers.
| College Station, TX | $100,500 |
| McAllen, TX | $100,200 |
| Laredo, TX | $82,260 |
| Killeen, TX | $80,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $77,980 |
| Houston, TX | $77,950 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,380 |
| Abilene, TX | $61,940 |
| El Paso, TX | $59,960 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $136,600 |
| Engineering Teacher | $132,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $129,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $129,400 |
| Atmospheric | $129,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $104,800 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Political Science Teacher | $101,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $100,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $42.20 ($87,780 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $87,780 against $80,340 nationally, 9% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $77,060, so Austin pays 14% more.
Where does Austin rank for psychology teacher pay?
32 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychology teacher make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,000 or more.
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.