2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Wisconsin

Salary Report for Wisconsin Psychology Teachers

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Compare Wisconsin to U.S.

Wisconsin Psychology Teachers earn an average of $81,270 which is 8% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Wisconsin	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$39.07	$42.50	-8.06%
Average Annual Salary	$81,270	$88,390	-8.06%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Wisconsin, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $59,330 and $98,070 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 $39,680, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	72	Under $39,680
15%	2 – 4 years	108	$39,680 – $59,330
25%	5 – 9 years	180	$59,330 – $65,150
25%	10 – 14 years	180	$65,150 – $98,070
15%	15 – 20 years	108	$65,150 – $132,840
10%	20+ years	72	Above $132,840

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Wisconsin psychologists earn about $87,209 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Wisconsin is 7% less than the national average, which means Wisconsin 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 $81,270, Wisconsin Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,750), and Forensic Psychologists ($86,000).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,910), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,010), Health Care Social Workers ($59,000), Marriage and Family Therapists ($60,190), and School Psychologists ($73,520).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$86,750
Forensic Psychologists	$86,000
Psychology Teachers	$81,270
School Psychologists	$73,520
Marriage and Family Therapists	$60,190
Health Care Social Workers	$59,000
Substance Abuse Counselors	$52,010
Social Workers	$48,910

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Wisconsin the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (7,630), Social Workers (4,620) and Health Care Social Workers (4,250).

The three professions in Wisconsin needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (18.5%), Marriage and Family Therapists (12.2%) and Social Workers (11.3%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	6,440	7,630	18.5%	770
Social Workers	4,150	4,620	11.3%	450
Health Care Social Workers	3,970	4,250	7.1%	400
Forensic Psychologists	860	890	3.5%	60
Psychology Teachers	720	760	5.6%	70
Marriage and Family Therapists	410	460	12.2%	50

Salaries Ranked by Wisconsin Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Wisconsin is $81,270. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Madison ($92,970), Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis ($85,400) and Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area ($70,770).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Madison ($95,835), Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis ($89,023) and Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area ($79,642).

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
Madison	$92,970	$95,835	$2,865
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis	$85,400	$89,023	$3,623
Northeastern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area	$70,770	$79,642	$8,872
South Central Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area	$68,530	$77,121	$8,591
Green Bay	$62,580	$68,252	$5,672

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