Applied Psychology Teacher Career

*A job as an Applied Psychology Teacher falls under the broader career category of Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary : Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.


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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondar Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$84,440

Median Hourly Wage

$40.60*

Total Employed Nationally

37,640


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.