How much does a psychology teacher make in Sacramento?
$133,900a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $64.37 an hour or $11,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.37
- Vs. national median
- +67%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,670Median: $133,900Highest 10%: $216,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,670 | $35.90 | |
| 25th | $95,790 | $46.05 | |
| Median | $133,900 | $64.37 | |
| 75th | $168,100 | $80.84 | |
| 90th | $216,700 | $104.18 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $137,800 |
| Fresno, CA | $133,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $129,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $126,700 |
| San Jose, CA | $105,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $103,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,000 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $129,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $64.37 ($133,900 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $133,900 against $80,340 nationally, 67% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $107,300, so Sacramento pays 25% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for psychology teacher pay?
3 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychology teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $216,700 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.