Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Puerto Rico

Psychology teachers, postsecondary in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $72,090 a year) and the least in Ponce ($71,110), across the 2 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychology teachers, postsecondary average at $70,800 and the median at $66,580 for 400 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,860.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$72,090
Ponce$71,110

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$72,090	$75,680	$65,420	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$71,110	$65,570	$64,180	n/a	n/a

*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 Puerto Rico

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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