Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $81,530 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,320
90th percentile $178,540
Employed locally 120
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,320
    25th
    $81,530
    50th (median)
    $81,530
    75th
    $108,910
    90th
    $178,540

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 112% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 12% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,780
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $92,370
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $90,750
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $87,300
    Utica-Rome, NY $80,420

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $127,430
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $138,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,180
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $96,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Ithaca, NY is 1.5% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,320 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,530.