Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Portland-South Portland
Compared to Maine
Portland-South Portland Psychology Teachers earn an average of $72,220 or $34.72 per hour which is 7% less than the Maine average salary of $78,230.
| Average | Portland-South Portland | Maine | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $34.72 | $37.61 | -7.68% |
| Annual Salary | $72,220 | $78,230 | -7.68% |
Compared to the U.S.
Portland-South Portland Psychology Teachers earn an average of $72,220 or $34.72 per hour which is 18% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | Portland-South Portland | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $34.72 | $42.50 | -18.29% |
| Annual Salary | $72,220 | $88,390 | -18.29% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Portland-South Portland earns an average annual salary of $78,126 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $78,230. per year.
Cost-of-living in Portland-South Portland is 8% less than the Maine average, which means Portland-South Portland residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maine average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $72,220 | 92.44% | $78,126 |
| Maine | $78,230 | 96.78% | $80,833 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Portland-South Portland, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $60,670 and $81,980 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $104,270, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $49,850, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 5 | Under $49,850 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 8 | $49,850 – $60,670 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 12 | $60,670 – $64,490 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 12 | $64,490 – $81,980 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 8 | $64,490 – $104,270 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 5 | Above $104,270 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $72,220, Portland-South Portland Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($83,310), Forensic Psychologists ($80,300), and School Psychologists ($79,680).
However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($58,940), Substance Abuse Counselors ($61,550), and Social Workers ($68,890).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $83,310 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $80,300 |
| School Psychologists | $79,680 |
| Psychology Teachers | $72,220 |
| Social Workers | $68,890 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $61,550 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $58,940 |
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