2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Alabama

Salary Report for Alabama Psychology Teachers

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Compare Alabama to U.S.

Alabama Psychology Teachers earn an average of $85,170 which is 3% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Alabama	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$40.95	$42.50	-3.64%
Average Annual Salary	$85,170	$88,390	-3.64%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Alabama, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $61,550 and $98,540 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $128,700, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $60,230, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	53	Under $60,230
15%	2 – 4 years	80	$60,230 – $61,550
25%	5 – 9 years	132	$61,550 – $77,100
25%	10 – 14 years	132	$77,100 – $98,540
15%	15 – 20 years	80	$77,100 – $128,700
10%	20+ years	53	Above $128,700

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Alabama psychologists earn about $95,429 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Alabama is 11% less than the national average, which means Alabama residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $85,170, Alabama Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($96,660).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($43,250), Social Workers ($45,200), Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,220), Health Care Social Workers ($50,450), School Psychologists ($62,650), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($84,360).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$96,660
Psychology Teachers	$85,170
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$84,360
School Psychologists	$62,650
Health Care Social Workers	$50,450
Marriage and Family Therapists	$46,220
Social Workers	$45,200
Substance Abuse Counselors	$43,250

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Alabama the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (4,320), Substance Abuse Counselors (3,110) and Health Care Social Workers (2,720).

The three professions in Alabama needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (16.9%), Health Care Social Workers (9.7%) and Psychology Teachers (8.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	4,130	4,320	4.6%	410
Substance Abuse Counselors	2,660	3,110	16.9%	310
Health Care Social Workers	2,480	2,720	9.7%	260
Psychology Teachers	490	530	8.2%	50
Forensic Psychologists	400	400	0%	30
Marriage and Family Therapists	320	340	6.3%	30

Salaries Ranked by Alabama Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Alabama is $85,170. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Tuscaloosa ($95,330), Birmingham-Hoover ($92,850) and Huntsville ($86,020).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Huntsville ($93,358), Mobile ($84,593) and Auburn-Opelika ($115,979).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Psychology Teachers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Psychology Teachers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Auburn-Opelika	$106,040	$115,979	$9,939
Tuscaloosa	$95,330	$107,221	$11,891
Birmingham-Hoover	$92,850	$100,216	$7,366
Huntsville	$86,020	$93,358	$7,338
Mobile	$75,550	$84,593	$9,043

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Official Data Sources for Psychology Teachers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data