How much does a psychology teacher make in New York?
$100,700a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in New York. That is $48.42 an hour or $8,393 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.42
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,110Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $204,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,110 | $30.34 | |
| 25th | $77,670 | $37.34 | |
| Median | $100,700 | $48.42 | |
| 75th | $128,100 | $61.57 | |
| 90th | $204,500 | $98.31 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $102,700 |
| Albany, NY | $100,800 |
| Ithaca, NY | $93,500 |
| Buffalo, NY | $93,160 |
| Rochester, NY | $81,120 |
| Utica, NY | $80,420 |
| Syracuse, NY | $79,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychology teachers.
| 2. Delaware | $102,300 |
| 3. Maryland | $101,400 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $101,300 |
| 5. New York | $100,700 |
| 6. Michigan | $99,900 |
| 7. North Dakota | $97,110 |
| 8. New Hampshire | $95,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $48.42 ($100,700 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $100,700 against $80,340 nationally, 25% more.
Where does New York rank for psychology teacher pay?
New York ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays psychology teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $102,700 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.