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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Texas
Ranked #29 of 50 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of psychology teachers, postsecondarys in Texas earn between $39,320 and $133,070. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean psychology teachers, postsecondary salary in Texas is $86,210, about 8.2% below the U.S. average ($93,860). That works out to roughly $41/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $100,450 | $119,630 | 170 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $100,190 | $112,100 | 70 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $87,780 | $103,070 | 350 |
| Laredo, TX | $82,260 | $77,350 | 60 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $80,000 | $88,310 | — |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $77,980 | $88,030 | 680 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,950 | $90,300 | 560 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $77,380 | $81,200 | 270 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do psychology teachers, postsecondary make in Texas?
The median psychology teachers, postsecondary salary in Texas is $77,060 per year (mean $86,210), and about 80% earn between $39,320 and $133,070.
How much do psychology teachers, postsecondary make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $41 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $86,210 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for psychology teachers, postsecondary?
Texas ranks #29 of 50 states for psychology teachers, postsecondary pay. Its mean salary of $86,210 is about 8.2% below the U.S. average of $93,860.
Which metro areas in Texas pay psychology teachers, postsecondary the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for psychology teachers, postsecondary are College Station-Bryan, TX ($100,450), McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX ($100,190), Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($87,780), by median annual wage.