Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Career

Job Description: Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.


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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$93,990

Median Hourly Wage

$45.19*

Total Employed Nationally

40,610


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.