How much does a psychology teacher make in California?
$107,300a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in California. That is $51.61 an hour or $8,945 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.61
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,200Median: $107,300Highest 10%: $205,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,200 | $32.79 | |
| 25th | $81,600 | $39.23 | |
| Median | $107,300 | $51.61 | |
| 75th | $165,700 | $79.64 | |
| 90th | $205,900 | $99.00 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| San Jose, CA | $105,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $103,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychology teachers.
| 1. California | $107,300 |
| 2. Delaware | $102,300 |
| 3. Maryland | $101,400 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $101,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $51.61 ($107,300 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $107,300 against $80,340 nationally, 34% more.
Where does California rank for psychology teacher pay?
California ranks 1 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays psychology teachers the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $137,800 a year.
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.