Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $82,750 +3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,250
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,250
    25th
    $65,600
    50th (median)
    $82,750
    75th
    $166,080

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 124% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 24% 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
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $100,370
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $99,910
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $92,370
    Michigan $89,550
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $82,370

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,660
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,020
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,320
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,040
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $29,310
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 3% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $54,250 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,600.