Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Urban Honolulu is 170.
  • Psychology Teachers in Urban Honolulu earn an average of $93,290 per year or $44.85 per hour.
  • The percentage of Hawaii Psychology Teachers who work in Urban Honolulu is 85%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Psychology Teachers who work in Urban Honolulu is less than 1%.

Rankings for Urban Honolulu

  • Ranks #1 in Hawaii for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Hawaii for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #22 in the nation for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #39 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Hawaii

Urban Honolulu Psychology Teachers earn an average of $93,290 or $44.85 per hour which is almost same as Hawaii average salary of $92,990.

AverageUrban HonoluluHawaii% Difference
Hourly Wage$44.85$44.710.32%
Annual Salary$93,290$92,9900.32%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Urban Honolulu Psychology Teachers earn an average of $93,290 or $44.85 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.

AverageUrban HonoluluU.S.%
Hourly Wage$44.85$42.505.54%
Annual Salary$93,290$88,3905.54%
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 Urban Honolulu earns an average annual salary of $81,992 which compares to the Hawaii average annual salary of $92,990. per year.

Cost-of-living in Urban Honolulu is 14% higher than the Hawaii average, which means Urban Honolulu residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Hawaii average.

  • Hawaii average salary is $92,990.
  • Hawaii cost-of-living adjusted salary is $83,034.
  • Urban Honolulu average salary is $93,290.
  • Urban Honolulu cost-of-living adjusted salary is $81,992.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Urban Honolulu$93,290113.78%$81,992
Hawaii$92,990111.99%$83,034
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 Urban Honolulu, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $77,150 and $99,040 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $124,830, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $31,130, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year17Under $31,130
15%2 – 4 years26$31,130 – $77,150
25%5 – 9 years42$77,150 – $98,940
25%10 – 14 years42$98,940 – $99,040
15%15 – 20 years26$98,940 – $124,830
10%20+ years17Above $124,830
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 $93,290, Urban Honolulu Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($102,910).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,940), Social Workers ($62,470), Marriage and Family Therapists ($65,570), Health Care Social Workers ($74,860), and Forensic Psychologists ($91,940).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$102,910
Psychology Teachers$93,290
Forensic Psychologists$91,940
Health Care Social Workers$74,860
Marriage and Family Therapists$65,570
Social Workers$62,470
Substance Abuse Counselors$59,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Urban Honolulu Psychology Teachers

The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Urban Honolulu is 170.

Psychology Teachers earn an average of $93,290 per year or $44.85 per hour in Urban Honolulu.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Urban Honolulu Psychology Teachers earn an average of $81,992 per year or $39 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Urban Honolulu are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($102,910), Psychology Teachers($93,290), Forensic Psychologists($91,940).


Additional Salary Reports for Psychology Teachers in Hawaii cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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