Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.
  • Psychology Teachers in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $70,640 per year or $33.96 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arkansas Psychology Teachers who work in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 12%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Psychology Teachers who work in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Arkansas for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Arkansas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #115 in the nation for salary and #494 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #146 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Arkansas

West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers earn an average of $70,640 or $33.96 per hour which is 10% less than the Arkansas average salary of $79,020.

AverageWest Arkansas Nonmetropolitan AreaArkansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$33.96$37.99-10.61%
Annual Salary$70,640$79,020-10.60%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers earn an average of $70,640 or $33.96 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.

AverageWest Arkansas Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$33.96$42.50-20.08%
Annual Salary$70,640$88,390-20.08%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $82,668 which compares to the Arkansas average annual salary of $79,020. per year.

Cost-of-living in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Arkansas average, which means West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arkansas average.

  • Arkansas average salary is $79,020.
  • Arkansas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $88,607.
  • West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $70,640.
  • West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $82,668.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area$70,64085.45%$82,668
Arkansas$79,02089.18%$88,607
U.S.$88,390$88,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $60,230 and $74,640 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $94,630, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $46,190, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $46,190
15%2 – 4 years4$46,190 – $60,230
25%5 – 9 years8$60,230 – $61,330
25%10 – 14 years8$61,330 – $74,640
15%15 – 20 years4$61,330 – $94,630
10%20+ years3Above $94,630
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,030), Social Workers ($44,210), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,100).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$70,640
Health Care Social Workers$53,100
Social Workers$44,210
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers

The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.

Psychology Teachers earn an average of $70,640 per year or $33.96 per hour in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers earn an average of $82,668 per year or $40 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area are Psychology Teachers($70,640), Health Care Social Workers($53,100), Social Workers($44,210).


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