How much does a psychology teacher make in Texas?
$77,060a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in Texas. That is $37.05 an hour or $6,422 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.05
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,320Median: $77,060Highest 10%: $133,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,320 | $18.90 | |
| 25th | $55,970 | $26.91 | |
| Median | $77,060 | $37.05 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.85 | |
| 90th | $133,100 | $63.98 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| College Station, TX | $100,500 |
| McAllen, TX | $100,200 |
| Austin, TX | $87,780 |
| Laredo, TX | $82,260 |
| Killeen, TX | $80,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $77,980 |
| Houston, TX | $77,950 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,380 |
| Abilene, TX | $61,940 |
| Amarillo, TX | $60,730 |
| El Paso, TX | $59,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychology teachers.
| 33. Wisconsin | $77,580 |
| 34. Nebraska | $77,340 |
| 35. Montana | $77,120 |
| 36. Texas | $77,060 |
| 37. Colorado | $76,810 |
| 38. Tennessee | $76,010 |
| 39. Pennsylvania | $75,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $37.05 ($77,060 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $77,060 against $80,340 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for psychology teacher pay?
Texas ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays psychology teachers the most?
College Station-Bryan, TX, with a median of $100,500 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.