Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton
Compared to Pennsylvania
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Psychology Teachers earn an average of $84,850 or $40.79 per hour which is 3% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $88,340.
| Average | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $40.79 | $42.47 | -3.95% |
| Annual Salary | $84,850 | $88,340 | -3.95% |
Compared to the U.S.
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Psychology Teachers earn an average of $84,850 or $40.79 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $40.79 | $42.50 | -4.00% |
| Annual Salary | $84,850 | $88,390 | -4.00% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton earns an average annual salary of $85,603 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $88,340. per year.
Cost-of-living in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton is 1% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Pennsylvania average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $84,850 | 99.12% | $85,603 |
| Pennsylvania | $88,340 | 97.56% | $90,549 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $61,420 and $98,030 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $126,360, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $49,430, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 14 | Under $49,430 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 21 | $49,430 – $61,420 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 35 | $61,420 – $77,030 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 35 | $77,030 – $98,030 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 21 | $77,030 – $126,360 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 14 | Above $126,360 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,720), Social Workers ($51,620), Health Care Social Workers ($66,790), School Psychologists ($76,420), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($79,710).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $84,850 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $79,710 |
| School Psychologists | $76,420 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $66,790 |
| Social Workers | $51,620 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $49,720 |
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