How much does a psychology teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$75,960a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $36.52 an hour or $6,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.52
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,750Median: $75,960Highest 10%: $124,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| 25th | $61,020 | $29.34 | |
| Median | $75,960 | $36.52 | |
| 75th | $98,950 | $47.57 | |
| 90th | $124,100 | $59.66 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Scranton, PA | $79,860 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $78,920 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $77,840 |
| Allentown, PA | $77,000 |
| Erie, PA | $76,170 |
| Reading, PA | $74,840 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $72,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychology teachers.
| 36. Texas | $77,060 |
| 37. Colorado | $76,810 |
| 38. Tennessee | $76,010 |
| 39. Pennsylvania | $75,960 |
| 40. Alabama | $75,340 |
| 41. North Carolina | $75,260 |
| 42. South Carolina | $74,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $36.52 ($75,960 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $75,960 against $80,340 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for psychology teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays psychology teachers the most?
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA, with a median of $79,860 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.