2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in South Carolina

Salary Report for South Carolina Psychology Teachers

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Compare South Carolina to U.S.

South Carolina Psychology Teachers earn an average of $76,120 which is 13% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	South Carolina	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$36.60	$42.50	-13.88%
Average Annual Salary	$76,120	$88,390	-13.88%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In South Carolina, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $48,790 and $81,980 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $129,880, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $19,010, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	26	Under $19,010
15%	2 – 4 years	39	$19,010 – $48,790
25%	5 – 9 years	65	$48,790 – $62,100
25%	10 – 14 years	65	$62,100 – $81,980
15%	15 – 20 years	39	$62,100 – $129,880
10%	20+ years	26	Above $129,880

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in South Carolina psychologists earn about $83,055 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in South Carolina is 8% less than the national average, which means South Carolina residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $76,120, South Carolina Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($103,530), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($84,760).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,250), Social Workers ($45,710), Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,480), Health Care Social Workers ($56,870), and School Psychologists ($65,080).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$103,530
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$84,760
Psychology Teachers	$76,120
School Psychologists	$65,080
Health Care Social Workers	$56,870
Marriage and Family Therapists	$56,480
Social Workers	$45,710
Substance Abuse Counselors	$44,250

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in South Carolina the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (5,030), Health Care Social Workers (2,390) and Substance Abuse Counselors (2,060).

The three professions in South Carolina needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (23.4%), Health Care Social Workers (17.2%) and Social Workers (13%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	4,450	5,030	13%	490
Health Care Social Workers	2,040	2,390	17.2%	240
Substance Abuse Counselors	1,670	2,060	23.4%	210
Psychology Teachers	250	280	12%	30

Salaries Ranked by South Carolina Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in South Carolina is $76,120. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin ($69,000) and Columbia ($107,010).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin ($75,783) and Columbia ($117,194).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Psychology Teachers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Psychology Teachers salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Columbia	$107,010	$117,194	$10,184
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin	$69,000	$75,783	$6,783

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Official Data Sources for Psychology Teachers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data