Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Louisville/Jefferson County
Compared to Kentucky
Louisville/Jefferson County Psychology Teachers earn an average of $64,820 or $31.16 per hour which is 1% more than the Kentucky average salary of $63,940.
| Average | Louisville/Jefferson County | Kentucky | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $31.16 | $30.74 | 1.38% |
| Annual Salary | $64,820 | $63,940 | 1.38% |
Compared to the U.S.
Louisville/Jefferson County Psychology Teachers earn an average of $64,820 or $31.16 per hour which is 26% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | Louisville/Jefferson County | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $31.16 | $42.50 | -26.67% |
| Annual Salary | $64,820 | $88,390 | -26.67% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Louisville/Jefferson County earns an average annual salary of $70,526 which compares to the Kentucky average annual salary of $63,940. per year.
Cost-of-living in Louisville/Jefferson County is 8% less than the Kentucky average, which means Louisville/Jefferson County residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Kentucky average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $64,820 | 91.91% | $70,526 |
| Kentucky | $63,940 | 89.78% | $71,219 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Louisville/Jefferson County, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $53,680 and $71,000 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $91,080, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $53,680, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 10 | Under $53,680 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 15 | $53,680 – $53,680 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 25 | $53,680 – $56,160 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 25 | $56,160 – $71,000 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 15 | $56,160 – $91,080 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 10 | Above $91,080 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $64,820, Louisville/Jefferson County Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($105,360), Forensic Psychologists ($101,850), and School Psychologists ($82,150).
However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,170), Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,200), Marriage and Family Therapists ($52,890), and Health Care Social Workers ($58,080).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $105,360 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $101,850 |
| School Psychologists | $82,150 |
| Psychology Teachers | $64,820 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $58,080 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $52,890 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $48,200 |
| Social Workers | $47,170 |
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