The average salary for a psychology teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $93,990, but the range typically falls between $62,980 and $106,610. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $45.19, with a range between $30.28 and $51.25.
There are approximately 40,610 people employed as a psychology teachers, postsecondary in the United States. With California, New York, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of psychology teachers, postsecondary.The state with the best pay for a psychology teachers, postsecondary is New Jersey, with an average annual salary of $112,670, while Hawaii has the lowest average annual salary of $58,970.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $49,790 | $23.94 |
| 25th Percentile | $62,980 | $30.28 |
| Median | $82,140 | $39.49 |
| 75th Percentile | $106,610 | $51.25 |
| 90th Percentile | $151,890 | $73.02 |
The salary of a psychology teachers, postsecondary can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a psychology teachers, postsecondary in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for psychology teachers, postsecondary are New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, North Dakota, California while the worst states are Hawaii, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Arkansas, Mississippi.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $58,750 | $85,790 | $125,900 |
| Alaska | $70,160 | $89,700 | $115,480 |
| Arizona | $59,830 | $87,200 | $129,450 |
| Arkansas | $42,040 | $70,450 | $94,650 |
| California | $50,890 | $109,490 | $183,690 |
| Colorado | $46,390 | $79,560 | $120,430 |
| Connecticut | $60,480 | $103,090 | $134,920 |
| Delaware | $50,050 | $83,880 | $131,440 |
| District of Columbia | $48,650 | $97,310 | $149,330 |
| Florida | $53,520 | $85,340 | $126,990 |
| Georgia | $48,950 | $81,280 | $120,940 |
| Hawaii | $49,960 | $58,970 | $78,680 |
| Idaho | $49,820 | $75,940 | $104,050 |
| Illinois | $48,720 | $85,360 | $127,570 |
| Indiana | $47,600 | $82,630 | $123,910 |
| Iowa | $50,670 | $89,870 | $138,500 |
| Kansas | $47,960 | $92,370 | $132,910 |
| Kentucky | $45,390 | $80,820 | $128,920 |
| Louisiana | $42,740 | $80,450 | $116,620 |
| Maine | $34,040 | $79,500 | $129,890 |
| Maryland | $52,460 | $117,290 | $205,130 |
| Massachusetts | $59,990 | $104,100 | $163,760 |
| Michigan | $47,800 | $101,970 | $165,670 |
| Minnesota | $61,610 | $95,730 | $140,580 |
| Mississippi | $29,140 | $71,710 | $127,330 |
| Missouri | $48,520 | $87,370 | $134,810 |
| Montana | $36,010 | $87,770 | $135,870 |
| Nebraska | $57,840 | $89,130 | $139,580 |
| Nevada | $60,040 | $81,020 | $113,110 |
| New Hampshire | $49,970 | $97,370 | $168,580 |
| New Jersey | $60,000 | $112,670 | $170,060 |
| New Mexico | $25,720 | $77,690 | $122,550 |
| New York | $51,950 | $112,650 | $201,360 |
| North Carolina | $48,620 | $81,360 | $128,970 |
| North Dakota | $60,910 | $100,040 | $178,480 |
| Ohio | $48,620 | $84,390 | $123,720 |
| Oklahoma | $30,590 | $68,280 | $100,330 |
| Oregon | $58,700 | $109,600 | $178,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,650 | $86,910 | $135,300 |
| Rhode Island | $61,620 | $96,980 | $138,550 |
| South Carolina | $52,220 | $86,260 | $131,380 |
| South Dakota | $51,170 | $68,680 | $101,360 |
| Tennessee | $49,080 | $86,150 | $133,250 |
| Texas | $43,440 | $90,080 | $137,340 |
| Utah | $48,560 | $90,460 | $136,450 |
| Vermont | $57,310 | $90,940 | $133,850 |
| Virginia | $44,060 | $86,300 | $130,540 |
| Washington | $47,450 | $77,120 | $103,210 |
| West Virginia | $42,940 | $78,110 | $109,200 |
| Wisconsin | $49,960 | $83,940 | $134,020 |
| Wyoming | $41,050 | $73,700 | $110,680 |
Even between cities, the salary of a psychology teachers, postsecondary can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for psychology teachers, postsecondary is Ann Arbor, MI with an average salary of $149,160.The city with the lowest average salary for psychology teachers, postsecondary is Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK with an average salary of $49,940.
Areas with highest average salaries for psychology teachers, postsecondary
Areas with lowest average salaries for psychology teachers, postsecondary
The number of psychology teachers, postsecondary in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of psychology teachers, postsecondary has increased by 4,090. On average, the number of psychology teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 2.8% each year. The salary of psychology teachers, postsecondary has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of psychology teachers, postsecondary has increased by $4,030. On average, the salary of psychology teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 1.1% each year.
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for psychology teachers, postsecondary compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.
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