Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $75,540 -6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,110
90th percentile $127,420
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,110
    25th
    $61,410
    50th (median)
    $75,540
    75th
    $105,090
    90th
    $127,420

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 95% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 5% below 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $99,250
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $96,940
    El Paso, TX $83,800
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $82,790
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $82,450
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $80,920

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $68,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,600
    Instructional Coordinators $75,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Harrisburg, PA is 6% below 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,110 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,410.