2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Tennessee

Salary Report for Tennessee Psychology Teachers

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Compare Tennessee to U.S.

Tennessee Psychology Teachers earn an average of $78,840 which is 10% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Tennessee	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$37.90	$42.50	-10.80%
Average Annual Salary	$78,840	$88,390	-10.80%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Tennessee, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $59,470 and $82,170 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $123,630, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $47,470, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	71	Under $47,470
15%	2 – 4 years	106	$47,470 – $59,470
25%	5 – 9 years	178	$59,470 – $64,490
25%	10 – 14 years	178	$64,490 – $82,170
15%	15 – 20 years	106	$64,490 – $123,630
10%	20+ years	71	Above $123,630

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Tennessee psychologists earn about $85,556 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Tennessee is 8% less than the national average, which means Tennessee 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 $78,840, Tennessee Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($108,560).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,210), Marriage and Family Therapists ($43,560), Social Workers ($46,280), Health Care Social Workers ($52,920), and School Psychologists ($67,420).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$108,560
Psychology Teachers	$78,840
School Psychologists	$67,420
Health Care Social Workers	$52,920
Social Workers	$46,280
Marriage and Family Therapists	$43,560
Substance Abuse Counselors	$42,210

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Tennessee the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Health Care Social Workers (6,640), Social Workers (6,520) and Substance Abuse Counselors (4,940).

The three professions in Tennessee needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (35%), Psychology Teachers (29.5%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (25.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	5,930	6,520	9.9%	630
Health Care Social Workers	5,400	6,640	23%	670
Substance Abuse Counselors	3,660	4,940	35%	520
Marriage and Family Therapists	1,190	1,490	25.2%	150
Psychology Teachers	950	1,230	29.5%	130
Forensic Psychologists	940	960	2.1%	70
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	60	60	0%	0

Salaries Ranked by Tennessee Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Tennessee is $78,840. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin ($87,630), Knoxville ($81,690) and Memphis ($77,540).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin ($90,359), Knoxville ($89,123) and Memphis ($83,628).

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
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin	$87,630	$90,359	$2,729
Knoxville	$81,690	$89,123	$7,433
Memphis	$77,540	$83,628	$6,088
Chattanooga	$61,710	$67,054	$5,344

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