Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $80,420 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,640
90th percentile $124,660
Employed locally 50
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,640
    25th
    $53,530
    50th (median)
    $80,420
    75th
    $84,700
    90th
    $124,660

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 117% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 17% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,600
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,780
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $92,370
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $90,750
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $87,300
    Ithaca, NY $81,530

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,720
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,950
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,340
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,800
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Utica, NY is 0.1% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $52,640 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,530.