Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $95,730 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,580
90th percentile $188,800
Employed locally 70
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,580
    25th
    $58,960
    50th (median)
    $95,730
    75th
    $125,700
    90th
    $188,800

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 183% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 83% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $98,960
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $96,940
    College Station-Bryan, TX $96,700
    El Paso, TX $83,800
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $82,620
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $81,540

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$54,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in McAllen, TX is 19.2% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,580 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,960.