2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Arizona

Salary Report for Arizona Psychology Teachers

Arizona Rankings

Compare Arizona to U.S.

Arizona Psychology Teachers earn an average of $77,770 which is 12% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Arizona	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$37.39	$42.50	-12.02%
Average Annual Salary	$77,770	$88,390	-12.01%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Arizona, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $47,730 and $98,070 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $127,760, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $38,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	57	Under $38,640
15%	2 – 4 years	86	$38,640 – $47,730
25%	5 – 9 years	142	$47,730 – $63,860
25%	10 – 14 years	142	$63,860 – $98,070
15%	15 – 20 years	86	$63,860 – $127,760
10%	20+ years	57	Above $127,760

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Arizona psychologists earn about $78,500 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Arizona is 1% less than the national average, which means Arizona 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 $77,770, Arizona Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($96,710).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,660), Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,190), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,360), Health Care Social Workers ($60,790), School Psychologists ($76,870), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($76,870).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$96,710
Psychology Teachers	$77,770
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$76,870
School Psychologists	$76,870
Health Care Social Workers	$60,790
Marriage and Family Therapists	$58,360
Substance Abuse Counselors	$54,190
Social Workers	$43,660

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Arizona the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (10,550), Social Workers (7,860) and Health Care Social Workers (5,250).

The three professions in Arizona needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (54.2%), Health Care Social Workers (41.5%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (39.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	6,840	10,550	54.2%	1,170
Social Workers	6,280	7,860	25.2%	800
Health Care Social Workers	3,710	5,250	41.5%	560
Marriage and Family Therapists	1,020	1,420	39.2%	150
Forensic Psychologists	910	1,060	16.5%	80
Psychology Teachers	670	790	17.9%	80
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	70	90	28.6%	10

Salaries Ranked by Arizona Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Arizona is $77,770. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Tucson ($85,990) and Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale ($74,620).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Tucson ($91,654) and Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale ($72,757).

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
Tucson	$85,990	$91,654	$5,664
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale	$74,620	$72,757	$-1,863

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