Psychology Professors in New Mexico
Is New Mexico a good place for you to work as a Psychology Professor?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Psychology Professors in New Mexico are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Psychology Professors in New Mexico is growing faster than average.
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Psychology Professors in New Mexico earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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What do Psychology Professors Make in New Mexico?
In 2018 wages for Psychology Professors ranged from $41,690 to $157,070 with $72,520 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in New Mexico is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Top States for Psychology Professors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Psychology Professors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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New York | 4,840 | $84,000 |
California | 4,530 | $109,340 |
Texas | 3,080 | $70,820 |
Pennsylvania | 2,130 | $78,740 |
Illinois | 1,510 | $79,600 |
Massachusetts | 1,490 | $82,120 |
Ohio | 1,420 | $73,420 |
Virginia | 1,200 | $66,930 |
New Jersey | 1,150 | $87,050 |
Florida | 1,060 | $74,050 |
North Carolina | 1,020 | $68,210 |
Michigan | 930 | $86,780 |
Washington | 860 | $62,490 |
Colorado | 800 | $60,510 |
Connecticut | 770 | $88,570 |
Minnesota | 710 | $76,690 |
Tennessee | 660 | $65,170 |
Missouri | 650 | $73,750 |
Kentucky | 630 | $62,920 |
Indiana | 590 | $74,830 |
Below are the states where Psychology Professors get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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California | $109,340 |
District of Columbia | $99,050 |
Connecticut | $88,570 |
New Jersey | $87,050 |
Michigan | $86,780 |
Idaho | $84,460 |
New York | $84,000 |
Rhode Island | $83,240 |
Massachusetts | $82,120 |
Iowa | $80,600 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By BruceBlaus under License
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