Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Tulsa is 30.
  • Psychology Teachers in Tulsa earn an average of $80,530 per year or $38.72 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oklahoma Psychology Teachers who work in Tulsa is 10%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Psychology Teachers who work in Tulsa is less than 1%.

Rankings for Tulsa

  • Ranks #1 in Oklahoma for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Oklahoma for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #84 in the nation for salary and #238 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #141 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oklahoma

Tulsa Psychology Teachers earn an average of $80,530 or $38.72 per hour which is 32% more than the Oklahoma average salary of $60,930.

AverageTulsaOklahoma% Difference
Hourly Wage$38.72$29.2932.17%
Annual Salary$80,530$60,93032.17%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Tulsa Psychology Teachers earn an average of $80,530 or $38.72 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.

AverageTulsaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$38.72$42.50-8.89%
Annual Salary$80,530$88,390-8.89%
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 Tulsa earns an average annual salary of $86,685 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $60,930. per year.

Cost-of-living in Tulsa is 7% less than the Oklahoma average, which means Tulsa 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.
  • Tulsa average salary is $80,530.
  • Tulsa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $86,685.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Tulsa$80,53092.90%$86,685
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 Tulsa, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $64,030 and $97,830 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 $60,410, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $60,410
15%2 – 4 years4$60,410 – $64,030
25%5 – 9 years8$64,030 – $81,440
25%10 – 14 years8$81,440 – $97,830
15%15 – 20 years4$81,440 – $103,610
10%20+ years3Above $103,610
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,260), Marriage and Family Therapists ($50,670), Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,830), Health Care Social Workers ($54,950), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($64,980), and School Psychologists ($73,850).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$80,530
School Psychologists$73,850
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$64,980
Health Care Social Workers$54,950
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,830
Marriage and Family Therapists$50,670
Social Workers$47,260
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Tulsa Psychology Teachers

The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Tulsa is 30.

Psychology Teachers earn an average of $80,530 per year or $38.72 per hour in Tulsa.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Tulsa Psychology Teachers earn an average of $86,685 per year or $42 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Tulsa are Psychology Teachers($80,530), School Psychologists($73,850), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($64,980).


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