2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Missouri

Salary Report for Missouri Psychology Teachers

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Compare Missouri to U.S.

Missouri Psychology Teachers earn an average of $82,380 which is 6% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Missouri	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$39.61	$42.50	-6.80%
Average Annual Salary	$82,380	$88,390	-6.80%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Missouri, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $59,670 and $97,600 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $129,860, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $47,620, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	67	Under $47,620
15%	2 – 4 years	100	$47,620 – $59,670
25%	5 – 9 years	168	$59,670 – $72,330
25%	10 – 14 years	168	$72,330 – $97,600
15%	15 – 20 years	100	$72,330 – $129,860
10%	20+ years	67	Above $129,860

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Missouri psychologists earn about $89,069 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Missouri is 8% less than the national average, which means Missouri residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $82,380, Missouri Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($97,620).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,070), Substance Abuse Counselors ($43,270), Marriage and Family Therapists ($47,930), Health Care Social Workers ($51,340), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($72,530), and School Psychologists ($81,520).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$97,620
Psychology Teachers	$82,380
School Psychologists	$81,520
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$72,530
Health Care Social Workers	$51,340
Marriage and Family Therapists	$47,930
Substance Abuse Counselors	$43,270
Social Workers	$41,070

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Missouri the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (9,480), Health Care Social Workers (6,550) and Substance Abuse Counselors (6,100).

The three professions in Missouri needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (13.8%), Psychology Teachers (11.6%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (11.1%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	9,020	9,480	5.1%	890
Health Care Social Workers	6,240	6,550	5%	610
Substance Abuse Counselors	5,360	6,100	13.8%	600
Psychology Teachers	690	770	11.6%	80
Forensic Psychologists	570	580	1.8%	40
Marriage and Family Therapists	180	200	11.1%	20

Salaries Ranked by Missouri Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Missouri is $82,380. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are St. Louis ($89,820), Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area ($81,900) and Kansas City ($71,620).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area ($95,332), St. Louis ($93,846) and North Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area ($77,151).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Psychology Teachers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Psychology Teachers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
St. Louis	$89,820	$93,846	$4,026
Central Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area	$81,900	$95,332	$13,432
Kansas City	$71,620	$75,628	$4,008
Springfield	$67,970	$75,573	$7,603
North Missouri Nonmetropolitan Area	$66,280	$77,151	$10,871

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Official Data Sources for Psychology Teachers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data