Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Oklahoma City is 80.
  • Psychology Teachers in Oklahoma City earn an average of $65,010 per year or $31.25 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oklahoma Psychology Teachers who work in Oklahoma City is 28%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Psychology Teachers who work in Oklahoma City is less than 1%.

Rankings for Oklahoma City

  • Ranks #2 in Oklahoma for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Oklahoma for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #128 in the nation for salary and #209 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #79 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Psychology Teachers earn an average of $65,010 or $31.25 per hour which is 6% more than the Oklahoma average salary of $60,930.

AverageOklahoma CityOklahoma% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.25$29.296.70%
Annual Salary$65,010$60,9306.70%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Oklahoma City Psychology Teachers earn an average of $65,010 or $31.25 per hour which is 26% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.

AverageOklahoma CityU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.25$42.50-26.45%
Annual Salary$65,010$88,390-26.45%
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 Oklahoma City earns an average annual salary of $69,329 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $60,930. per year.

Cost-of-living in Oklahoma City is 6% less than the Oklahoma average, which means Oklahoma City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oklahoma average.

  • Oklahoma average salary is $60,930.
  • Oklahoma cost-of-living adjusted salary is $66,721.
  • Oklahoma City average salary is $65,010.
  • Oklahoma City cost-of-living adjusted salary is $69,329.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Oklahoma City$65,01093.77%$69,329
Oklahoma$60,93091.32%$66,721
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 Oklahoma City, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $48,550 and $80,110 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $103,610, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $38,220, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $38,220
15%2 – 4 years12$38,220 – $48,550
25%5 – 9 years20$48,550 – $61,550
25%10 – 14 years20$61,550 – $80,110
15%15 – 20 years12$61,550 – $103,610
10%20+ years8Above $103,610
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 $65,010, Oklahoma City Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($91,480), and School Psychologists ($66,140).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,490), Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,090), Health Care Social Workers ($54,620), Marriage and Family Therapists ($61,590), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($63,160).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$91,480
School Psychologists$66,140
Psychology Teachers$65,010
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$63,160
Marriage and Family Therapists$61,590
Health Care Social Workers$54,620
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,090
Social Workers$43,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Oklahoma City Psychology Teachers

The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Oklahoma City is 80.

Psychology Teachers earn an average of $65,010 per year or $31.25 per hour in Oklahoma City.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Oklahoma City Psychology Teachers earn an average of $69,329 per year or $33 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Oklahoma City are Forensic Psychologists($91,480), School Psychologists($66,140), Psychology Teachers($65,010).


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