Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Worcester
Compared to Massachusetts
Worcester Psychology Teachers earn an average of $91,780 or $44.13 per hour which is 5% less than the Massachusetts average salary of $96,650.
| Average | Worcester | Massachusetts | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $44.12 | $46.47 | -5.04% |
| Annual Salary | $91,780 | $96,650 | -5.04% |
Compared to the U.S.
Worcester Psychology Teachers earn an average of $91,780 or $44.13 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | Worcester | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $44.12 | $42.50 | 3.84% |
| Annual Salary | $91,780 | $88,390 | 3.84% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Worcester earns an average annual salary of $84,426 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $96,650. per year.
Cost-of-living in Worcester is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means Worcester residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Massachusetts average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $91,780 | 108.71% | $84,426 |
| Massachusetts | $96,650 | 107.44% | $89,957 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Worcester, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $64,490 and $104,270 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $132,390, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $60,810, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 13 | Under $60,810 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 20 | $60,810 – $64,490 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 32 | $64,490 – $78,650 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 32 | $78,650 – $104,270 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 20 | $78,650 – $132,390 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 13 | Above $132,390 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $91,780, Worcester Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($96,090), and School Psychologists ($93,130).
However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($50,160), Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,500), Marriage and Family Therapists ($60,880), and Health Care Social Workers ($65,950).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $96,090 |
| School Psychologists | $93,130 |
| Psychology Teachers | $91,780 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $65,950 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $60,880 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $54,500 |
| Social Workers | $50,160 |
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