Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $90,820 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,580
90th percentile $133,110
Employed locally 230
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,580
    25th
    $65,630
    50th (median)
    $90,820
    75th
    $105,320
    90th
    $133,110

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 106% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 6% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $130,830
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $101,980
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $101,670
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $101,310
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,330
    Harrisonburg, VA $84,140

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,470
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$88,850
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$84,530
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84,280
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,490
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$43,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Providence, RI-MA is 13.1% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $59,580 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,630.