Psychology Teachers Salary by State
The national median pay for psychology teachers is $80,340 a year. By state, it ranges from $60,730 in Arkansas to $107,340 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $49,050
- 25th percentile
- $63,400
- Median
- $80,340
- 75th percentile
- $105,920
- Top 10%
- $153,600
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 41,530 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $107,340 | +34% | $68,200 | $205,930 | 4,410 |
| 2 | Delaware | $102,340 | +27% | $63,780 | $171,920 | Not published |
| 3 | Maryland | $101,430 | +26% | $61,400 | $207,700 | 640 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $101,250 | +26% | $62,560 | $159,910 | 340 |
| 5 | New York | $100,720 | +25% | $63,110 | $204,490 | 4,070 |
| 6 | Michigan | $99,900 | +24% | $47,260 | $172,360 | 920 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $97,110 | +21% | $63,230 | $148,730 | 60 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $95,030 | +18% | $64,330 | $209,630 | 110 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $94,360 | +17% | $62,340 | $138,110 | 180 |
| 10 | Utah | $93,090 | +16% | $61,070 | $127,380 | 200 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $91,340 | +14% | $52,870 | $128,760 | 140 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $84,500 | +5% | $60,620 | $137,140 | 920 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $83,600 | +4% | $51,740 | $172,960 | 100 |
| 14 | Idaho | $83,010 | +3% | $35,100 | $126,990 | 180 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $82,930 | +3% | $59,350 | $138,250 | 2,640 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $82,640 | +3% | $60,010 | $164,930 | 760 |
| 17 | Maine | $81,660 | +2% | $57,200 | $137,060 | 110 |
| 18 | Nevada | $81,300 | +1% | $64,220 | $129,360 | 140 |
| 19 | Vermont | $81,100 | +1% | $60,420 | $141,520 | 100 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $80,790 | +1% | $32,730 | $163,560 | 1,630 |
| 21 | Oregon | $80,060 | 0% | $46,350 | $146,700 | 660 |
| 22 | Kansas | $79,730 | −1% | $46,270 | $138,280 | 230 |
| 23 | Georgia | $79,440 | −1% | $45,170 | $135,630 | 820 |
| 24 | Missouri | $79,240 | −1% | $50,590 | $130,710 | 590 |
| 25 | Alaska | $79,040 | −2% | $78,120 | $122,810 | 70 |
| 26 | Arizona | $78,610 | −2% | $61,620 | $127,360 | 940 |
| 27 | Ohio | $78,530 | −2% | $40,850 | $121,580 | 1,500 |
| 28 | Iowa | $78,450 | −2% | $44,730 | $161,960 | 320 |
| 29 | Washington | $78,330 | −3% | $50,180 | $108,560 | 840 |
| 30 | Virginia | $77,950 | −3% | $47,050 | $135,810 | 1,050 |
| 31 | Illinois | $77,860 | −3% | $37,930 | $130,950 | 2,260 |
| 32 | Indiana | $77,820 | −3% | $50,910 | $136,980 | 760 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $77,580 | −3% | $52,950 | $136,890 | 630 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $77,340 | −4% | $59,060 | $140,180 | 170 |
| 35 | Montana | $77,120 | −4% | $45,780 | $141,160 | 90 |
| 36 | Texas | $77,060 | −4% | $39,320 | $133,070 | 3,380 |
| 37 | Colorado | $76,810 | −4% | $39,580 | $132,980 | 960 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $76,010 | −5% | $50,860 | $127,760 | 790 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $75,960 | −5% | $47,750 | $124,090 | 2,120 |
| 40 | Alabama | $75,340 | −6% | $49,000 | $129,240 | 610 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $75,260 | −6% | $49,820 | $109,840 | 1,100 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $74,890 | −7% | $48,760 | $125,340 | 390 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $74,520 | −7% | $43,260 | $110,660 | 590 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $74,280 | −8% | $29,620 | $128,730 | 150 |
| 45 | Florida | $69,050 | −14% | $58,230 | $99,840 | 1,120 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $65,050 | −19% | $49,570 | $103,960 | 80 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $65,020 | −19% | $58,870 | $111,750 | 70 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $62,590 | −22% | $46,620 | $96,580 | 260 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $61,720 | −23% | $32,220 | $104,390 | 410 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $60,730 | −24% | $46,320 | $96,720 | 190 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Psychology Teachers salary questions
Which state pays psychology teachers the most?
California, with a median of $107,340 a year (+34% vs. the national median of $80,340). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays psychology teachers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $60,730 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most psychology teachers work?
California has the most jobs, about 4,410, with a median of $107,340.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.