Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for St. Louis
Compared to Missouri
St. Louis Psychology Teachers earn an average of $89,820 or $43.18 per hour which is 9% more than the Missouri average salary of $82,380.
| Average | St. Louis | Missouri | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $43.18 | $39.61 | 9.03% |
| Annual Salary | $89,820 | $82,380 | 9.03% |
Compared to the U.S.
St. Louis Psychology Teachers earn an average of $89,820 or $43.18 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | St. Louis | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $43.18 | $42.50 | 1.62% |
| Annual Salary | $89,820 | $88,390 | 1.62% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in St. Louis earns an average annual salary of $93,846 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $82,380. per year.
Cost-of-living in St. Louis is 4% less than the Missouri average, which means St. Louis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $89,820 | 95.71% | $93,846 |
| Missouri | $82,380 | 92.49% | $89,069 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In St. Louis, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $61,060 and $100,390 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $155,240, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $48,490, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 26 | Under $48,490 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 39 | $48,490 – $61,060 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 65 | $61,060 – $77,680 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 65 | $77,680 – $100,390 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 39 | $77,680 – $155,240 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 26 | Above $155,240 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $89,820, St. Louis Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($96,990).
However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($45,090), Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,290), Marriage and Family Therapists ($51,310), Health Care Social Workers ($52,270), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($74,350), and School Psychologists ($76,880).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $96,990 |
| Psychology Teachers | $89,820 |
| School Psychologists | $76,880 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $74,350 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $52,270 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $51,310 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $48,290 |
| Social Workers | $45,090 |
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