Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Pennsylvania
Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers earn an average of $93,150 or $44.78 per hour which is 5% more than the Pennsylvania average salary of $88,340.
| Average | Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $44.78 | $42.47 | 5.44% |
| Annual Salary | $93,150 | $88,340 | 5.44% |
Compared to the U.S.
Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area Psychology Teachers earn an average of $93,150 or $44.78 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $44.78 | $42.50 | 5.39% |
| Annual Salary | $93,150 | $88,390 | 5.39% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $104,160 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $88,340. per year.
Cost-of-living in Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | $93,150 | 89.43% | $104,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $88,340 | 97.56% | $90,549 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $77,030 and $124,970 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $124,970, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $61,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 4 | Under $61,750 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 6 | $61,750 – $77,030 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 10 | $77,030 – $80,970 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 10 | $80,970 – $124,970 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 6 | $80,970 – $124,970 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 4 | Above $124,970 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,340), Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,350), Health Care Social Workers ($53,420), School Psychologists ($68,290), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($73,950).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $93,150 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $73,950 |
| School Psychologists | $68,290 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $53,420 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $46,350 |
| Social Workers | $43,340 |
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