Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $80,090 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,550
90th percentile $129,240
Employed locally 770
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,550
    25th
    $68,330
    50th (median)
    $80,090
    75th
    $102,830
    90th
    $129,240

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $79,780
    Flagstaff, AZ $62,310

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,440
    Instructional Coordinators$63,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,550 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,330.