Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $101,310 +26.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $67,900
90th percentile $166,170
Employed locally 60
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,900
    25th
    $81,920
    50th (median)
    $101,310
    75th
    $105,200
    90th
    $166,170

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 157% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 57% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,560
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,330
    Harrisonburg, VA $84,140
    Richmond, VA $81,020
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $80,770

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,940
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,600
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $101,510
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Blacksburg, VA is 26.1% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $67,900 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,920.