Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • California
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $123,504 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +53.7% vs the national median of $80,330. An estimated 4,600 psychology teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $99,130 to $164,770 depending on location.
$123,504
Avg median salary in California
$164,770
Highest paying metro
$99,130
Lowest paying metro
4,600
Employed in California
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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
inPsychology Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | $164,770 | $123,010 | $167,910 | 100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $133,830 | $89,200 | $183,620 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $130,830 | $103,330 | $204,940 | 440 |
| Sacramento, CA | $129,830 | $83,310 | $161,830 | 170 |
| San Francisco, CA | $124,860 | $80,000 | $164,760 | 570 |
| San Diego, CA | $123,520 | $70,250 | $167,210 | 420 |
| San Jose, CA | $121,600 | $85,450 | $159,540 | 460 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $104,690 | $50,030 | $134,620 | 40 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $101,980 | $77,560 | $131,760 | 130 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $99,130 | $65,960 | $137,820 | 2,230 |