Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Greensboro-High Point is 80.
  • Psychology Teachers in Greensboro-High Point earn an average of $75,110 per year or $36.11 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Psychology Teachers who work in Greensboro-High Point is 9%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Psychology Teachers who work in Greensboro-High Point is less than 1%.

Rankings for Greensboro-High Point

  • Ranks #3 in North Carolina for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #104 in the nation for salary and #333 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #76 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Greensboro-High Point Psychology Teachers earn an average of $75,110 or $36.11 per hour which is 7% less than the North Carolina average salary of $80,960.

AverageGreensboro-High PointNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.11$38.92-7.23%
Annual Salary$75,110$80,960-7.23%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Greensboro-High Point Psychology Teachers earn an average of $75,110 or $36.11 per hour which is 15% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.

AverageGreensboro-High PointU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.11$42.50-15.02%
Annual Salary$75,110$88,390-15.02%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Greensboro-High Point earns an average annual salary of $83,086 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $80,960. per year.

Cost-of-living in Greensboro-High Point is 10% less than the North Carolina average, which means Greensboro-High Point residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Carolina average.

  • North Carolina average salary is $80,960.
  • North Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $88,153.
  • Greensboro-High Point average salary is $75,110.
  • Greensboro-High Point cost-of-living adjusted salary is $83,086.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Greensboro-High Point$75,11090.40%$83,086
North Carolina$80,96091.84%$88,153
U.S.$88,390–$88,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Greensboro-High Point, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $60,150 and $81,980 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $104,270, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $47,470, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $47,470
15%2 – 4 years12$47,470 – $60,150
25%5 – 9 years20$60,150 – $77,100
25%10 – 14 years20$77,100 – $81,980
15%15 – 20 years12$77,100 – $104,270
10%20+ years8Above $104,270
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $75,110, Greensboro-High Point Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,350).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($50,290), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,590), and Health Care Social Workers ($63,710).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,350
Psychology Teachers$75,110
Health Care Social Workers$63,710
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,590
Social Workers$50,290
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Greensboro-High Point Psychology Teachers

The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Greensboro-High Point is 80.

Psychology Teachers earn an average of $75,110 per year or $36.11 per hour in Greensboro-High Point.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Greensboro-High Point Psychology Teachers earn an average of $83,086 per year or $40 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Greensboro-High Point are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($101,350), Psychology Teachers($75,110), Health Care Social Workers($63,710).

Additional Salary Reports for Psychology Teachers in North Carolina cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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