How much does a Psychology Teacher make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Psychology Teacher in the United States is $45,304. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,563 to $53,083, with most professionals earning between $34,337 and $60,165.

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Psychology Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Psychology Teacher Salary $34,337 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Psychology Teacher Salary $39,563 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Psychology Teacher Salary $45,304 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Psychology Teacher Salary $53,083 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Psychology Teacher Salary $60,165 US March 01, 2025
25% $39,563 10% $34,337 90% $60,165 75% $53,083 $45,304 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Psychology Teacher ?

A teacher (also called a school teacher or, in some contexts, an educator) is a person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competences or values. Informally the role of teacher may be taken on by anyone (e.g. when showing a colleague how to perform a specific task). In some countries, teaching young people of school age may be carried out in an informal setting, such as within the family (homeschooling), rather than in a formal setting such as a school or college. Some other professions may involve a significant amount of teaching (e.g. youth worker, pastor). In most countries, formal...

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