Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 50.
  • Psychology Teachers in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk earn an average of $97,220 per year or $46.74 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut Psychology Teachers who work in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 9%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Psychology Teachers who work in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is less than 1%.

Rankings for Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk

  • Ranks #1 in Connecticut for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Connecticut for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #17 in the nation for salary and #51 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #114 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Connecticut

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Psychology Teachers earn an average of $97,220 or $46.74 per hour which is 7% more than the Connecticut average salary of $90,840.

AverageBridgeport-Stamford-NorwalkConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$46.74$43.677.02%
Annual Salary$97,220$90,8407.02%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Psychology Teachers earn an average of $97,220 or $46.74 per hour which is 9% more than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.

AverageBridgeport-Stamford-NorwalkU.S.%
Hourly Wage$46.74$42.509.99%
Annual Salary$97,220$88,3909.99%
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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk earns an average annual salary of $94,923 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $90,840. per year.

Cost-of-living in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 2% higher than the Connecticut average, which means Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Connecticut average.

  • Connecticut average salary is $90,840.
  • Connecticut cost-of-living adjusted salary is $87,819.
  • Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk average salary is $97,220.
  • Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk cost-of-living adjusted salary is $94,923.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk$97,220102.42%$94,923
Connecticut$90,840103.44%$87,819
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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $81,980 and $103,620 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $127,420, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $65,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $65,640
15%2 – 4 years8$65,640 – $81,980
25%5 – 9 years12$81,980 – $99,710
25%10 – 14 years12$99,710 – $103,620
15%15 – 20 years8$99,710 – $127,420
10%20+ years5Above $127,420
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $97,220, Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($124,480).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,540), Marriage and Family Therapists ($67,090), Social Workers ($73,750), Health Care Social Workers ($78,070), and School Psychologists ($96,770).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$124,480
Psychology Teachers$97,220
School Psychologists$96,770
Health Care Social Workers$78,070
Social Workers$73,750
Marriage and Family Therapists$67,090
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,540
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Psychology Teachers

The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 50.

Psychology Teachers earn an average of $97,220 per year or $46.74 per hour in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Psychology Teachers earn an average of $94,923 per year or $46 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($124,480), Psychology Teachers($97,220), School Psychologists($96,770).


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