Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Virginia

Psychology teachers, postsecondary in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $87,440 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($63,920), across the 4 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychology teachers, postsecondary average at $90,010 and the median at $77,950 for 1,050 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,860.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$87,440
Virginia Beach$86,200
Harrisonburg$84,590
Roanoke$63,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$87,440	$81,870	$64,990	$66,130	98
Virginia Beach	$86,200	$78,770	$60,820	$65,329	98
Harrisonburg	$84,590	$76,710	$61,940	$64,289	95
Roanoke	$63,920	$65,080	$46,610	$50,678	94

*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 Virginia

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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