Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • Psychology Teachers in East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $76,490 per year or $36.77 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois Psychology Teachers who work in East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Psychology Teachers who work in East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in Illinois for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #98 in the nation for salary and #463 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #134 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers earn an average of $76,490 or $36.77 per hour which is 10% less than the Illinois average salary of $85,420.

AverageEast Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan AreaIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.77$41.07-10.45%
Annual Salary$76,490$85,420-10.45%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers earn an average of $76,490 or $36.77 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.

AverageEast Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.77$42.50-13.46%
Annual Salary$76,490$88,390-13.46%
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 East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $88,510 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $85,420. per year.

Cost-of-living in East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Illinois average, which means East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Illinois average.

  • Illinois average salary is $85,420.
  • Illinois cost-of-living adjusted salary is $85,012.
  • East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $76,490.
  • East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $88,510.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area$76,49086.42%$88,510
Illinois$85,420100.48%$85,012
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 East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $61,040 and $98,070 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $123,630, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $48,990, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $48,990
15%2 – 4 years6$48,990 – $61,040
25%5 – 9 years10$61,040 – $77,630
25%10 – 14 years10$77,630 – $98,070
15%15 – 20 years6$77,630 – $123,630
10%20+ years4Above $123,630
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 ($42,000), Health Care Social Workers ($49,910), Social Workers ($52,830), and School Psychologists ($58,530).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$76,490
School Psychologists$58,530
Social Workers$52,830
Health Care Social Workers$49,910
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers

The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

Psychology Teachers earn an average of $76,490 per year or $36.77 per hour in East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers earn an average of $88,510 per year or $43 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area are Psychology Teachers($76,490), School Psychologists($58,530), Social Workers($52,830).


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