2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Texas

Salary Report for Texas Psychology Teachers

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Compare Texas to U.S.

Texas Psychology Teachers earn an average of $71,240 which is 19% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Texas	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$34.25	$42.50	-19.40%
Average Annual Salary	$71,240	$88,390	-19.40%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Texas, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $48,950 and $96,860 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $107,000, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $19,070, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	287	Under $19,070
15%	2 – 4 years	430	$19,070 – $48,950
25%	5 – 9 years	718	$48,950 – $64,030
25%	10 – 14 years	718	$64,030 – $96,860
15%	15 – 20 years	430	$64,030 – $107,000
10%	20+ years	287	Above $107,000

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Texas psychologists earn about $71,569 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Texas is 0% less than the national average, which means Texas 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 $71,240, Texas Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($101,680), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,510).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,310), Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,510), Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,950), Health Care Social Workers ($64,840), and School Psychologists ($71,080).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$101,680
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$82,510
Psychology Teachers	$71,240
School Psychologists	$71,080
Health Care Social Workers	$64,840
Marriage and Family Therapists	$56,950
Substance Abuse Counselors	$49,510
Social Workers	$49,310

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Texas the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (23,880), Substance Abuse Counselors (17,960) and Health Care Social Workers (13,380).

The three professions in Texas needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (28.2%), Health Care Social Workers (19.4%) and Psychology Teachers (15.7%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	20,870	23,880	14.4%	2,340
Substance Abuse Counselors	14,010	17,960	28.2%	1,860
Health Care Social Workers	11,210	13,380	19.4%	1,340
Forensic Psychologists	3,130	3,420	9.3%	240
Psychology Teachers	2,610	3,020	15.7%	300

Salaries Ranked by Texas Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Texas is $71,240. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Austin-Round Rock ($85,550), Lubbock ($82,020) and Killeen-Temple ($80,640).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Lubbock ($85,795), Killeen-Temple ($85,469) and Austin-Round Rock ($84,037).

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
Austin-Round Rock	$85,550	$84,037	$-1,513
Lubbock	$82,020	$85,795	$3,775
Killeen-Temple	$80,640	$85,469	$4,829
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington	$80,480	$76,604	$-3,876
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land	$78,930	$78,875	$-55
Hill Country Region of Texas	$65,950	$72,226	$6,276
San Antonio-New Braunfels	$58,530	$59,773	$1,243
North Texas Region of Texas	$53,160	$58,219	$5,059
Laredo	$52,910	$56,722	$3,812
El Paso	$42,240	$45,317	$3,077

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