Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Compared to California
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Psychology Teachers earn an average of $141,130 or $67.85 per hour which is 22% more than the California average salary of $114,950.
| Average | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $67.85 | $55.26 | 22.78% |
| Annual Salary | $141,130 | $114,950 | 22.78% |
Compared to the U.S.
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Psychology Teachers earn an average of $141,130 or $67.85 per hour which is 59% more than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $67.85 | $42.50 | 59.67% |
| Annual Salary | $141,130 | $88,390 | 59.67% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim earns an average annual salary of $126,133 which compares to the California average annual salary of $114,950. per year.
Cost-of-living in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim is 12% higher than the California average, which means Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $141,130 | 111.89% | $126,133 |
| California | $114,950 | 110.38% | $104,140 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $96,240 and $195,840 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $0, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $51,380, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 113 | Under $51,380 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 170 | $51,380 – $96,240 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 282 | $96,240 – $124,680 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 282 | $124,680 – $195,840 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 170 | $124,680 – $0 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 113 | Above $0 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,760), Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,610), Social Workers ($69,540), Health Care Social Workers ($81,660), School Psychologists ($90,010), Forensic Psychologists ($112,390), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($122,170), and Industrial Organizational Psychologists ($136,940).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $141,130 |
| Industrial Organizational Psychologists | $136,940 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $122,170 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $112,390 |
| School Psychologists | $90,010 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $81,660 |
| Social Workers | $69,540 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $59,610 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $55,760 |
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