Psychology Teacher salary
From 310 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1066: Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Also filed as: Assistant Professor of Psychology, Assistant Professor Psychology
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 78% of Psychology Teacher filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 10% since FY2020. From $72,296 in FY2020 to $79,362 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Psychology Teacher H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 310 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Psychology Teacher jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1066, Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $77,633, 37% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $67,749 and $95,686. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 78% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 78% of filings
Mid-level · 22% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $74,000 | 192 |
| Level II · Qualified | $77,250 | 53 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Psychology Teacher pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $103,000 | 28 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Psychology Teacher does
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.
Typical tasks
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, and work motivation.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $80,340 in May 2025, with 41,530 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $77,633, 3% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,000 | $49,050 |
| 25th percentile | $67,749 | $63,400 |
| Median | $77,633 | $80,340 |
| 75th percentile | $95,686 | $105,920 |
| 90th percentile | $112,000 | $153,600 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $67,749 |
| 50th (median) | $77,633 |
| 75th | $95,686 |
| 90th | $112,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $72,296 | $60,000 | $88,375 | 130 |
| FY2021 | $68,375 | $59,880 | $82,125 | 134 |
| FY2022 | $72,899 | $61,575 | $88,208 | 160 |
| FY2023 | $75,000 | $63,400 | $92,425 | 179 |
| FY2024 | $75,726 | $64,745 | $90,000 | 207 |
| FY2025 | $76,000 | $66,670 | $95,000 | 187 |
| FY2026 | $79,362 | $70,025 | $97,390 | 123 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Psychology Teacher make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Psychology Teacher jobs is $77,633 (310 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $67,749 and $95,686.
What does an entry-level Psychology Teacher earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $74,000. Level I accounts for 78% of Psychology Teacher filings.
Do H-1B Psychology Teachers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($77,633) is 3% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($80,340, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.