Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $100,370 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $22,940
90th percentile $136,770
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,940
    25th
    $49,640
    50th (median)
    $100,370
    75th
    $106,320
    90th
    $136,770

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 160% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 60% 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
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $100,690
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $99,910
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $92,370
    Michigan $89,550
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $82,750
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $82,370

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,630
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $61,330
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Athens, GA is 24.9% above 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $22,940 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,640.