2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Oklahoma

Salary Report for Oklahoma Psychology Teachers

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Compare Oklahoma to U.S.

Oklahoma Psychology Teachers earn an average of $60,930 which is 31% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Oklahoma	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$29.29	$42.50	-31.07%
Average Annual Salary	$60,930	$88,390	-31.07%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Oklahoma, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $39,330 and $80,400 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $97,830, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $38,830, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	29	Under $38,830
15%	2 – 4 years	44	$38,830 – $39,330
25%	5 – 9 years	72	$39,330 – $61,550
25%	10 – 14 years	72	$61,550 – $80,400
15%	15 – 20 years	44	$61,550 – $97,830
10%	20+ years	29	Above $97,830

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Oklahoma psychologists earn about $66,721 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Oklahoma is 9% less than the national average, which means Oklahoma 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 $60,930, Oklahoma Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,210), School Psychologists ($66,820), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($66,350).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,580), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,270), Health Care Social Workers ($52,820), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,210).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$92,210
School Psychologists	$66,820
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$66,350
Psychology Teachers	$60,930
Marriage and Family Therapists	$58,210
Health Care Social Workers	$52,820
Substance Abuse Counselors	$50,270
Social Workers	$43,580

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Oklahoma the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (5,930), Substance Abuse Counselors (5,160) and Health Care Social Workers (2,700).

The three professions in Oklahoma needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (24.9%), Health Care Social Workers (14.9%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (13.5%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	6,380	5,930	-7.1%	520
Substance Abuse Counselors	4,130	5,160	24.9%	530
Health Care Social Workers	2,350	2,700	14.9%	270
Marriage and Family Therapists	740	840	13.5%	80
Forensic Psychologists	390	390	0%	30
Psychology Teachers	310	330	6.5%	30

Salaries Ranked by Oklahoma Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Oklahoma is $60,930. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Tulsa ($80,530) and Oklahoma City ($65,010).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Tulsa ($86,685) and Oklahoma City ($69,329).

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
Tulsa	$80,530	$86,685	$6,155
Oklahoma City	$65,010	$69,329	$4,319

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