Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary
in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
- Middle 50%
- $70,860–$101,160
- vs U.S. median
- +21%
- Metro rank
- #11 of 42
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro earn a median of $97,110 a year, based on BLS estimates for 300 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% above the U.S. median of $80,340 and 17% above the MA statewide median of $82,930. It ranks #11 of 42 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE300 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in other MA metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $86,300 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $82,930 |
| Springfield, MA | $80,340 |
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Questions
What is the average Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amherst Town?
The BLS median is $97,110 a year (May 2025). Half of the 300 jobs pay between $70,860 and $101,160. The 10th percentile is $59,260 and the 90th is $142,920.
Is Amherst Town a high-paying metro for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary?
That is 21% above the U.S. median of $80,340 and 17% above the MA statewide median of $82,930. It ranks #11 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.