Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $62,680 -22% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,070
90th percentile $93,730
Employed locally 40
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,070
    25th
    $46,320
    50th (median)
    $62,680
    75th
    $75,080
    90th
    $93,730

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 93% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,600
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $101,310
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,560
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,330
    Harrisonburg, VA $84,140
    Richmond, VA $81,020

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,080
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,310
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Roanoke, VA is 22% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $39,070 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,320.