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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Oregon

Psychology teachers at colleges and universities instruct students in psychology courses covering areas such as child development, clinical practice, and psychological counseling. They work in academic departments at four-year universities, community colleges, and specialized institutions, combining classroom instruction with research, grading, and academic advising. In Oregon the median pay is $80,060 a year, 0% above the national median of $80,340.

$80,060median pay in Oregon, per year
$70,780–$114,390middle half earn
660employed in Oregon
$80,340U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.

Skills that matter most

Learning StrategiesReading ComprehensionSpeakingInstructingActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingActive Learning

Knowledge areas

PsychologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingSociology and AnthropologyMathematics (knowledge)Therapy and Counseling

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O*NET-SOC 25-1066.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Oregon, annual.