Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • Psychology Teachers in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $64,740 per year or $31.13 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Psychology Teachers who work in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Psychology Teachers who work in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #5 in North Carolina for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #130 in the nation for salary and #461 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #119 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers earn an average of $64,740 or $31.13 per hour which is 20% less than the North Carolina average salary of $80,960.

AveragePiedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.12$38.92-20.03%
Annual Salary$64,740$80,960-20.03%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers earn an average of $64,740 or $31.13 per hour which is 26% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.

AveragePiedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.12$42.50-26.76%
Annual Salary$64,740$88,390-26.76%
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 Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $74,905 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $80,960. per year.

Cost-of-living in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the North Carolina average, which means Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $64,740.
  • Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $74,905.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area$64,74086.43%$74,905
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 Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $50,210 and $78,910 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $81,440, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $48,740, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $48,740
15%2 – 4 years6$48,740 – $50,210
25%5 – 9 years10$50,210 – $62,100
25%10 – 14 years10$62,100 – $78,910
15%15 – 20 years6$62,100 – $81,440
10%20+ years4Above $81,440
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 $64,740, Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($106,950), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($83,990).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,090), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,870), Health Care Social Workers ($54,480), and School Psychologists ($57,320).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$106,950
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$83,990
Psychology Teachers$64,740
School Psychologists$57,320
Health Care Social Workers$54,480
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,870
Social Workers$47,090
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers

The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

Psychology Teachers earn an average of $64,740 per year or $31.13 per hour in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers earn an average of $74,905 per year or $36 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area are Forensic Psychologists($106,950), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($83,990), Psychology Teachers($64,740).


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