Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary
in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
- Middle 50%
- $103,060–$156,440
- vs U.S. median
- +32%
- Metro rank
- #5 of 42
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro earn a median of $105,720 a year, based on BLS estimates for 440 jobs (May 2025). That is 32% above the U.S. median of $80,340 and 2% below the CA statewide median of $107,340. It ranks #5 of 42 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE440 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in other CA metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $137,810 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $133,880 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $129,610 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $126,690 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $101,980 |
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What is the average Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose?
The BLS median is $105,720 a year (May 2025). Half of the 440 jobs pay between $103,060 and $156,440. The 10th percentile is $92,430 and the 90th is $203,450.
Is San Jose a high-paying metro for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary?
That is 32% above the U.S. median of $80,340 and 2% below the CA statewide median of $107,340. It ranks #5 of 42 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.