Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Lancaster is 60.
  • Psychology Teachers in Lancaster earn an average of $87,540 per year or $42.09 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania Psychology Teachers who work in Lancaster is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Psychology Teachers who work in Lancaster is less than 1%.

Rankings for Lancaster

  • Ranks #5 in Pennsylvania for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #48 in the nation for salary and #99 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #94 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Lancaster Psychology Teachers earn an average of $87,540 or $42.09 per hour which is almost same as Pennsylvania average salary of $88,340.

AverageLancasterPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$42.09$42.47-0.91%
Annual Salary$87,540$88,340-0.91%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Lancaster Psychology Teachers earn an average of $87,540 or $42.09 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.

AverageLancasterU.S.%
Hourly Wage$42.09$42.50-0.96%
Annual Salary$87,540$88,390-0.96%
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 Lancaster earns an average annual salary of $88,900 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $88,340. per year.

Cost-of-living in Lancaster is 2% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Lancaster residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Pennsylvania average.

  • Pennsylvania average salary is $88,340.
  • Pennsylvania cost-of-living adjusted salary is $90,549.
  • Lancaster average salary is $87,540.
  • Lancaster cost-of-living adjusted salary is $88,900.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Lancaster$87,54098.47%$88,900
Pennsylvania$88,34097.56%$90,549
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 Lancaster, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $60,260 and $98,070 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $155,370, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $47,940, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $47,940
15%2 – 4 years9$47,940 – $60,260
25%5 – 9 years15$60,260 – $77,630
25%10 – 14 years15$77,630 – $98,070
15%15 – 20 years9$77,630 – $155,370
10%20+ years6Above $155,370
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 $87,540, Lancaster Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($94,750).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,250), Social Workers ($48,860), Health Care Social Workers ($61,090), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,880).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$94,750
Psychology Teachers$87,540
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,880
Health Care Social Workers$61,090
Social Workers$48,860
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Lancaster Psychology Teachers

The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Lancaster is 60.

Psychology Teachers earn an average of $87,540 per year or $42.09 per hour in Lancaster.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Lancaster Psychology Teachers earn an average of $88,900 per year or $43 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Lancaster are School Psychologists($94,750), Psychology Teachers($87,540), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($75,880).


Additional Salary Reports for Psychology Teachers in Pennsylvania cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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