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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Role Overview

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
California $106,470
North Dakota $100,340
Maryland $99,740
New York $98,630
Connecticut $98,390
Oregon $96,330
Rhode Island $90,820
Michigan $89,550
New Jersey $85,590
New Hampshire $84,540
Texas $81,880
Louisiana $81,640
Delaware $81,530
Utah $81,370
Vermont $81,140

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$80,330

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.6%

Avg. annual openings

4.0k

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