Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for San Diego-Carlsbad
Compared to California
San Diego-Carlsbad Psychology Teachers earn an average of $110,410 or $53.08 per hour which is 3% less than the California average salary of $114,950.
| Average | San Diego-Carlsbad | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $53.08 | $55.26 | -3.95% |
| Annual Salary | $110,410 | $114,950 | -3.95% |
Compared to the U.S.
San Diego-Carlsbad Psychology Teachers earn an average of $110,410 or $53.08 per hour which is 24% more than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | San Diego-Carlsbad | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $53.08 | $42.50 | 24.91% |
| Annual Salary | $110,410 | $88,390 | 24.91% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in San Diego-Carlsbad earns an average annual salary of $97,372 which compares to the California average annual salary of $114,950. per year.
Cost-of-living in San Diego-Carlsbad is 13% higher than the California average, which means San Diego-Carlsbad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Carlsbad | $110,410 | 113.39% | $97,372 |
| California | $114,950 | 110.38% | $104,140 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In San Diego-Carlsbad, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $60,670 and $156,990 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $194,180, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $47,690, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 39 | Under $47,690 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 58 | $47,690 – $60,670 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 98 | $60,670 – $103,400 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 98 | $103,400 – $156,990 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 58 | $103,400 – $194,180 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 39 | Above $194,180 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $110,410, San Diego-Carlsbad Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($136,630).
However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($52,340), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,090), Social Workers ($59,790), Health Care Social Workers ($76,400), School Psychologists ($97,320), and Forensic Psychologists ($105,610).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $136,630 |
| Psychology Teachers | $110,410 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $105,610 |
| School Psychologists | $97,320 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $76,400 |
| Social Workers | $59,790 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,090 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $52,340 |
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