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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary
in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

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.

PSYCHOLOGY TEACHERS, POSTSECONDARY · SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · SAN JOSE-SUNNYVALE-SANTA CLARA, CA · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$92,430P25$103,060MEDIAN$105,720P75$156,440P90$203,450
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$49,050P25$63,400MEDIAN$80,340P75$105,920P90$153,600
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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.