How much does a psychology teacher make in Houston?
$77,950a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $37.48 an hour or $6,496 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.48
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,680Median: $77,950Highest 10%: $143,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,680 | $20.52 | |
| 25th | $56,930 | $27.37 | |
| Median | $77,950 | $37.48 | |
| 75th | $101,700 | $48.90 | |
| 90th | $143,000 | $68.77 |
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 |
| Dallas, TX | $77,980 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,380 |
| Abilene, TX | $61,940 |
| El Paso, TX | $59,960 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $37.48 ($77,950 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $77,950 against $80,340 nationally, 3% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $77,060, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for psychology teacher pay?
83 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychology teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,000 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.