Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $123,180 +53.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,710
90th percentile $210,050
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,710
    25th
    $74,860
    50th (median)
    $123,180
    75th
    $169,260
    90th
    $210,050

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 142% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 42% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $104,780
    Wilmington, NC $101,160
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $90,820
    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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,330
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,060
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $46,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Madison, WI is 53.3% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,710 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,860.