Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Montana
Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers earn an average of $82,170 or $39.50 per hour which is 1% more than the Montana average salary of $80,980.
| Average | Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area | Montana | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $39.50 | $38.93 | 1.47% |
| Annual Salary | $82,170 | $80,980 | 1.47% |
Compared to the U.S.
Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers earn an average of $82,170 or $39.50 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $39.50 | $42.50 | -7.04% |
| Annual Salary | $82,170 | $88,390 | -7.04% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $88,823 which compares to the Montana average annual salary of $80,980. per year.
Cost-of-living in Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area is 7% less than the Montana average, which means Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Montana average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area | $82,170 | 92.51% | $88,823 |
| Montana | $80,980 | 92.44% | $87,603 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $61,350 and $97,340 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $122,690, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $55,980, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 3 | Under $55,980 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 4 | $55,980 – $61,350 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 8 | $61,350 – $77,100 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 8 | $77,100 – $97,340 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 4 | $77,100 – $122,690 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 3 | Above $122,690 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($38,890), Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,280), Health Care Social Workers ($54,610), School Psychologists ($65,620), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,540).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $82,170 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $75,540 |
| School Psychologists | $65,620 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $54,610 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $44,280 |
| Social Workers | $38,890 |
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