Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Arizona

Psychology teachers, postsecondary in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $86,620 a year) and the least in Flagstaff ($86,580), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychology teachers, postsecondary average at $85,540 and the median at $78,610 for 940 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,860.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$86,620
Flagstaff$86,580

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$86,620	$77,430	$71,200	$67,995	103
Flagstaff	$86,580	$81,990	$66,220	$67,968	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1066.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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