Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $99,250 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $73,180
90th percentile $163,450
Employed locally 100
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,180
    25th
    $84,050
    50th (median)
    $99,250
    75th
    $133,860
    90th
    $163,450

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 154% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 54% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,830
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $104,780
    Wilmington, NC $101,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,560
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $86,460
    Bloomington, IL $84,110

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $50,110
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,630
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,250
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Champaign, IL is 23.6% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $73,180 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,050.