Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for psychology teachers, postsecondary is $82,930 a year. About 1,690 people work in this job there.

$82,930Median yearly pay

$66,570–$107,080Middle half of workers, yearly

1,690People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($80,340). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($82,930).

Pay range for psychology teachers, postsecondary in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$59,350
25% of workers	$66,570
Half of workers (median)	$82,930
75% of workers	$107,080
90% of workers	$140,080

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Amherst Town-Northampton	$97,110	300
Worcester	$86,300	260
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)	$82,930	1,690
Springfield	$80,340	220

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for psychology teachers, postsecondary

Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 3,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Abnormal Psychology TeacherAdjunct Psychology Faculty MemberAdjunct Psychology InstructorAdjunct Psychology ProfessorApplied Psychology ProfessorApplied Psychology TeacherChild Development ProfessorChild Psychology TeacherClinical Psychology ProfessorClinical Psychology TeacherEducational Psychology ProfessorEducational Psychology Teacher

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.