Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $133,830 +66.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,820
90th percentile $213,440
Employed locally 40
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,820
    25th
    $89,200
    50th (median)
    $133,830
    75th
    $183,620
    90th
    $213,440

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 130% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 30% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $130,830
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $123,520

    Nearby metros — Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $164,770
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $130,830
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $123,520
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,600

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$97,160
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47,440
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$59,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,530
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$47,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 66.6% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $52,820 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,200.