Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
Compared to Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Psychology Teachers earn an average of $80,480 or $38.69 per hour which is 12% more than the Texas average salary of $71,240.
| Average | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | Texas | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $38.69 | $34.25 | 12.97% |
| Annual Salary | $80,480 | $71,240 | 12.97% |
Compared to the U.S.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Psychology Teachers earn an average of $80,480 or $38.69 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $38.69 | $42.50 | -8.95% |
| Annual Salary | $80,480 | $88,390 | -8.95% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington earns an average annual salary of $76,604 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $71,240. per year.
Cost-of-living in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington is 5% higher than the Texas average, which means Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $80,480 | 105.06% | $76,604 |
| Texas | $71,240 | 99.54% | $71,569 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $61,580 and $103,750 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $133,410, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $18,400, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 53 | Under $18,400 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 80 | $18,400 – $61,580 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 132 | $61,580 – $79,620 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 132 | $79,620 – $103,750 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 80 | $79,620 – $133,410 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 53 | Above $133,410 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $80,480, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($103,760), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,300).
However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($51,540), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,660), Marriage and Family Therapists ($59,690), Health Care Social Workers ($67,020), and School Psychologists ($73,600).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $103,760 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $86,300 |
| Psychology Teachers | $80,480 |
| School Psychologists | $73,600 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $67,020 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $59,690 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,660 |
| Social Workers | $51,540 |
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