Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Kansas City
Compared to Missouri
Kansas City Psychology Teachers earn an average of $71,620 or $34.43 per hour which is 13% less than the Missouri average salary of $82,380.
| Average | Kansas City | Missouri | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $34.43 | $39.61 | -13.06% |
| Annual Salary | $71,620 | $82,380 | -13.06% |
Compared to the U.S.
Kansas City Psychology Teachers earn an average of $71,620 or $34.43 per hour which is 18% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | Kansas City | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $34.43 | $42.50 | -18.97% |
| Annual Salary | $71,620 | $88,390 | -18.97% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Kansas City earns an average annual salary of $75,628 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $82,380. per year.
Cost-of-living in Kansas City is 5% less than the Missouri average, which means Kansas City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $71,620 | 94.70% | $75,628 |
| Missouri | $82,380 | 92.49% | $89,069 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Kansas City, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $49,960 and $93,490 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $120,380, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $22,200, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 15 | Under $22,200 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 22 | $22,200 – $49,960 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 38 | $49,960 – $66,930 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 38 | $66,930 – $93,490 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 22 | $66,930 – $120,380 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 15 | Above $120,380 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $71,620, Kansas City Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($102,910), Forensic Psychologists ($98,810), and School Psychologists ($83,510).
However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($45,770), Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,720), Marriage and Family Therapists ($49,640), and Health Care Social Workers ($57,610).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $102,910 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $98,810 |
| School Psychologists | $83,510 |
| Psychology Teachers | $71,620 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $57,610 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $49,640 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $47,720 |
| Social Workers | $45,770 |
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