2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in North Carolina

Salary Report for North Carolina Psychology Teachers

North Carolina Rankings

Compare North Carolina to U.S.

North Carolina Psychology Teachers earn an average of $80,960 which is 8% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	North Carolina	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$38.92	$42.50	-8.41%
Average Annual Salary	$80,960	$88,390	-8.41%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In North Carolina, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $60,410 and $86,670 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $125,930, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $48,720, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	91	Under $48,720
15%	2 – 4 years	136	$48,720 – $60,410
25%	5 – 9 years	228	$60,410 – $75,960
25%	10 – 14 years	228	$75,960 – $86,670
15%	15 – 20 years	136	$75,960 – $125,930
10%	20+ years	91	Above $125,930

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in North Carolina psychologists earn about $88,153 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in North Carolina is 8% less than the national average, which means North Carolina 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 $80,960, North Carolina Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($94,480), and Forensic Psychologists ($87,210).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,900), Social Workers ($51,060), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,850), Health Care Social Workers ($62,540), and School Psychologists ($65,110).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$94,480
Forensic Psychologists	$87,210
Psychology Teachers	$80,960
School Psychologists	$65,110
Health Care Social Workers	$62,540
Substance Abuse Counselors	$52,850
Social Workers	$51,060
Marriage and Family Therapists	$46,900

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in North Carolina the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (14,160), Substance Abuse Counselors (11,610) and Health Care Social Workers (3,600).

The three professions in North Carolina needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Marriage and Family Therapists (24.4%), Substance Abuse Counselors (23.9%) and Social Workers (13.9%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	12,430	14,160	13.9%	1,390
Substance Abuse Counselors	9,370	11,610	23.9%	1,190
Health Care Social Workers	3,170	3,600	13.6%	350
Forensic Psychologists	1,800	1,960	8.9%	140
Psychology Teachers	1,040	1,140	9.6%	110
Marriage and Family Therapists	450	560	24.4%	60
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	190	200	5.3%	20

Salaries Ranked by North Carolina Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in North Carolina is $80,960. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area ($78,310), Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ($76,350) and Greensboro-High Point ($75,110).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area ($90,605), Greensboro-High Point ($83,086) and Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ($80,725).

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
Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area	$78,310	$90,605	$12,295
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia	$76,350	$80,725	$4,375
Greensboro-High Point	$75,110	$83,086	$7,976
Asheville	$66,690	$72,418	$5,728
Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area	$64,740	$74,905	$10,165
Southeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area	$63,770	$73,782	$10,012
Raleigh	$62,040	$64,855	$2,815

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