2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Virginia

Salary Report for Virginia Psychology Teachers

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Compare Virginia to U.S.

Virginia Psychology Teachers earn an average of $83,580 which is 5% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Virginia	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$40.18	$42.50	-5.44%
Average Annual Salary	$83,580	$88,390	-5.44%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Virginia, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $60,070 and $100,080 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $132,840, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $39,940, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	105	Under $39,940
15%	2 – 4 years	158	$39,940 – $60,070
25%	5 – 9 years	262	$60,070 – $77,450
25%	10 – 14 years	262	$77,450 – $100,080
15%	15 – 20 years	158	$77,450 – $132,840
10%	20+ years	105	Above $132,840

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Virginia psychologists earn about $82,769 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Virginia is 1% higher than the national average, which means Virginia residents have an overall higher 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 $83,580, Virginia Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($108,910), Industrial Organizational Psychologists ($108,700), Forensic Psychologists ($104,670), and School Psychologists ($88,890).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,210), Marriage and Family Therapists ($53,550), Health Care Social Workers ($57,420), and Social Workers ($58,100).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$108,910
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	$108,700
Forensic Psychologists	$104,670
School Psychologists	$88,890
Psychology Teachers	$83,580
Social Workers	$58,100
Health Care Social Workers	$57,420
Marriage and Family Therapists	$53,550
Substance Abuse Counselors	$53,210

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Virginia the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (16,930), Social Workers (9,860) and Health Care Social Workers (3,980).

The three professions in Virginia needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (19.5%), Psychology Teachers (14.2%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (13.9%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	14,170	16,930	19.5%	1,700
Social Workers	8,780	9,860	12.3%	960
Health Care Social Workers	3,500	3,980	13.7%	390
Forensic Psychologists	1,640	1,670	1.8%	110
Psychology Teachers	1,200	1,370	14.2%	130
Marriage and Family Therapists	720	820	13.9%	80
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	560	490	-12.5%	30

Salaries Ranked by Virginia Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Virginia is $83,580. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Richmond ($84,120), Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News ($80,410) and Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford ($79,020).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Richmond ($88,139), Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford ($86,380) and Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News ($83,604).

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
Richmond	$84,120	$88,139	$4,019
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News	$80,410	$83,604	$3,194
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford	$79,020	$86,380	$7,360
Roanoke	$66,190	$72,585	$6,395

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