Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the median pay for psychology teachers, postsecondary is $75,960 a year. About 2,120 people work in this job there.

$75,960Median yearly pay

$61,020–$98,950Middle half of workers, yearly

2,120People in this job in Pennsylvania

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($80,340). Pennsylvania ranks 39th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for psychology teachers, postsecondary in Pennsylvania

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$47,750
25% of workers	$61,020
Half of workers (median)	$75,960
75% of workers	$98,950
90% of workers	$124,090

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre	$79,860	70
Harrisburg-Carlisle	$78,920	70
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington	$77,840	860
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton	$77,000	170
Erie	$76,170	50
Reading	$74,840	50
Pittsburgh	$72,110	470

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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)

Related jobs in Pennsylvania

Job	Median yearly pay
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,920
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,910
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	$38,020
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,170
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,600
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,920
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,150
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,760

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.