How much does a psychology teacher make in Phoenix?
$77,430a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $37.23 an hour or $6,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.23
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,620Median: $77,430Highest 10%: $132,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,620 | $29.63 | |
| 25th | $71,200 | $34.23 | |
| Median | $77,430 | $37.23 | |
| 75th | $102,900 | $49.46 | |
| 90th | $132,300 | $63.59 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $81,990 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Atmospheric | $110,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| History Teacher | $97,430 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Sociology Teacher | $92,340 |
| Curator | $84,150 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $37.23 ($77,430 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $77,430 against $80,340 nationally, 4% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $78,610, so Phoenix pays 2% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for psychology teacher pay?
91 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychology teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,300 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.