Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $60,730 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $98,060
Employed locally 40
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $40,340
    50th (median)
    $60,730
    75th
    $87,980
    90th
    $98,060

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 91% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 9% below 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,710
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,200
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,730
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amarillo, TX is 24.4% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,340.