Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Tucson
Compared to Arizona
Tucson Psychology Teachers earn an average of $85,990 or $41.34 per hour which is 10% more than the Arizona average salary of $77,770.
| Average | Tucson | Arizona | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $41.34 | $37.39 | 10.57% |
| Annual Salary | $85,990 | $77,770 | 10.57% |
Compared to the U.S.
Tucson Psychology Teachers earn an average of $85,990 or $41.34 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | Tucson | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $41.34 | $42.50 | -2.72% |
| Annual Salary | $85,990 | $88,390 | -2.72% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Tucson earns an average annual salary of $91,654 which compares to the Arizona average annual salary of $77,770. per year.
Cost-of-living in Tucson is 6% less than the Arizona average, which means Tucson residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arizona average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $85,990 | 93.82% | $91,654 |
| Arizona | $77,770 | 99.07% | $78,500 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Tucson, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $62,100 and $100,310 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, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $48,740, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 11 | Under $48,740 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 16 | $48,740 – $62,100 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 28 | $62,100 – $78,910 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 28 | $78,910 – $100,310 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 16 | $78,910 – $127,760 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 11 | Above $127,760 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $85,990, Tucson Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,180).
However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,280), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,780), Health Care Social Workers ($56,840), School Psychologists ($67,390), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,330).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $92,180 |
| Psychology Teachers | $85,990 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $75,330 |
| School Psychologists | $67,390 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $56,840 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,780 |
| Social Workers | $42,280 |
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