How much does a psychology teacher make in Rochester?
$81,120a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $39.00 an hour or $6,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.00
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,450Median: $81,120Highest 10%: $140,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,450 | $28.10 | |
| 25th | $65,590 | $31.53 | |
| Median | $81,120 | $39.00 | |
| 75th | $104,600 | $50.29 | |
| 90th | $140,600 | $67.58 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers.
| New York, NY | $102,700 |
| Albany, NY | $100,800 |
| Ithaca, NY | $93,500 |
| Buffalo, NY | $93,160 |
| Utica, NY | $80,420 |
| Syracuse, NY | $79,210 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $121,700 |
| Business Teacher | $102,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $99,050 |
| Physics Teacher | $98,690 |
| Political Science Teacher | $96,960 |
| History Teacher | $87,420 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $86,590 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $82,830 |
| Sociology Teacher | $82,070 |
| Education Teacher | $80,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $39.00 ($81,120 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $81,120 against $80,340 nationally, 1% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $100,700, so Rochester pays 19% less.
Where does Rochester rank for psychology teacher pay?
52 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychology teacher make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $140,600 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.