Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Pittsburgh
Compared to Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Psychology Teachers earn an average of $84,800 or $40.77 per hour which is 4% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $88,340.
| Average | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $40.77 | $42.47 | -4.01% |
| Annual Salary | $84,800 | $88,340 | -4.01% |
Compared to the U.S.
Pittsburgh Psychology Teachers earn an average of $84,800 or $40.77 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | Pittsburgh | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $40.77 | $42.50 | -4.06% |
| Annual Salary | $84,800 | $88,390 | -4.06% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Pittsburgh earns an average annual salary of $88,629 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $88,340. per year.
Cost-of-living in Pittsburgh is 4% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Pittsburgh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $84,800 | 95.68% | $88,629 |
| Pennsylvania | $88,340 | 97.56% | $90,549 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Pittsburgh, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $62,460 and $98,680 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $125,410, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $49,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 36 | Under $49,000 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 54 | $49,000 – $62,460 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 90 | $62,460 – $79,600 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 90 | $79,600 – $98,680 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 54 | $79,600 – $125,410 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 36 | Above $125,410 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $84,800, Pittsburgh Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($91,610).
However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,560), Marriage and Family Therapists ($49,420), Social Workers ($50,010), Health Care Social Workers ($61,280), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($80,730), and School Psychologists ($82,420).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $91,610 |
| Psychology Teachers | $84,800 |
| School Psychologists | $82,420 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $80,730 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $61,280 |
| Social Workers | $50,010 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $49,420 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $48,560 |
FAQ for Pittsburgh Psychology Teachers
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