Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $74,870 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,560
90th percentile $122,740
Employed locally 30
National median $80,330

Compare Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Abilene, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
in
Abilene, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,560
    25th
    $58,090
    50th (median)
    $74,870
    75th
    $84,780
    90th
    $122,740

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 113% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $164,770
    Ann Arbor, MI $137,070
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $133,830
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $130,830
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,860

    Nearby metros — Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $98,960
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $96,940
    College Station-Bryan, TX $96,700
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $95,730
    El Paso, TX $83,800
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $82,620

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,860
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$51,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,770
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28,380
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,300
    Instructional Coordinators$66,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Abilene, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Abilene, TX is 6.8% below the national median of $80,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Abilene?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,560 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,090.