Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Chattanooga
Compared to Tennessee
Chattanooga Psychology Teachers earn an average of $61,710 or $29.67 per hour which is 21% less than the Tennessee average salary of $78,840.
| Average | Chattanooga | Tennessee | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $29.67 | $37.90 | -21.73% |
| Annual Salary | $61,710 | $78,840 | -21.73% |
Compared to the U.S.
Chattanooga Psychology Teachers earn an average of $61,710 or $29.67 per hour which is 30% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | Chattanooga | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $29.67 | $42.50 | -30.18% |
| Annual Salary | $61,710 | $88,390 | -30.18% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Chattanooga earns an average annual salary of $67,054 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $78,840. per year.
Cost-of-living in Chattanooga is 8% less than the Tennessee average, which means Chattanooga residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Tennessee average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $61,710 | 92.03% | $67,054 |
| Tennessee | $78,840 | 92.15% | $85,556 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Chattanooga, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $48,720 and $77,100 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $97,340, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $38,470, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 6 | Under $38,470 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 9 | $38,470 – $48,720 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 15 | $48,720 – $57,730 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 15 | $57,730 – $77,100 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 9 | $57,730 – $97,340 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 6 | Above $97,340 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $61,710, Chattanooga Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($100,510), and School Psychologists ($64,950).
However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($40,220), Substance Abuse Counselors ($43,350), Social Workers ($46,010), and Health Care Social Workers ($59,250).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $100,510 |
| School Psychologists | $64,950 |
| Psychology Teachers | $61,710 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $59,250 |
| Social Workers | $46,010 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $43,350 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $40,220 |
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