How much does a psychology teacher make in Dallas?
$77,980a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $37.49 an hour or $6,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.49
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,130Median: $77,980Highest 10%: $131,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,130 | $26.50 | |
| 25th | $56,300 | $27.07 | |
| Median | $77,980 | $37.49 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.64 | |
| 90th | $131,500 | $63.21 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers.
| College Station, TX | $100,500 |
| McAllen, TX | $100,200 |
| Austin, TX | $87,780 |
| Laredo, TX | $82,260 |
| Killeen, TX | $80,000 |
| Houston, TX | $77,950 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,380 |
| Abilene, TX | $61,940 |
| El Paso, TX | $59,960 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $125,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $125,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $112,400 |
| Atmospheric | $105,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $105,300 |
| Business Teacher | $100,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,670 |
| Physics Teacher | $99,650 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $98,970 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $37.49 ($77,980 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $77,980 against $80,340 nationally, 3% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $77,060, so Dallas pays 1% more.
Where does Dallas rank for psychology teacher pay?
81 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychology teacher make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,500 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.