Psychology Teacher, Postsecondary Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arizona Median
$78,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.79
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $80,340
State Rank
#26 of 50
940 employed here

How much does a Psychology Teacher, Postsecondary make in Arizona?

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona take home a median of $78,610 annually — roughly $37.79 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $80,340.

Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $61,620 while the top 10% make $127,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $71,200 and $97,270 a year.

Psychology Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in Arizona

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$61,620$29.63
25th percentile (early career)$71,200$34.23
50th percentile (median)$78,610$37.79
75th percentile (experienced)$97,270$46.76
90th percentile (top earners)$127,360$61.23

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 26th out of 50 states and territories for Psychology Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$107,340
2Delaware$102,340
3Maryland$101,430
4District of Columbia$101,250
5New York$100,720

Working as a Psychology Teacher, Postsecondary in Arizona

Nationally, about 42,000 people work as Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($78,610) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Psychology Teacher, Postsecondary make in Arizona?
The median Psychology Teacher, Postsecondary salary in Arizona is $78,610 per year, or about $37.79 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $61,620 at the entry level to $127,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary about 2% less than the national median of $80,340. Arizona ranks 26th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $78,610 a year. About 940 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.