2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Colorado

Salary Report for Colorado Psychology Teachers

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Compare Colorado to U.S.

Colorado Psychology Teachers earn an average of $74,040 which is 16% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Colorado	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$35.60	$42.50	-16.23%
Average Annual Salary	$74,040	$88,390	-16.23%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Colorado, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $49,520 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 $123,630, 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	81	Under $39,680
15%	2 – 4 years	122	$39,680 – $49,520
25%	5 – 9 years	202	$49,520 – $64,490
25%	10 – 14 years	202	$64,490 – $98,070
15%	15 – 20 years	122	$64,490 – $123,630
10%	20+ years	81	Above $123,630

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Colorado psychologists earn about $71,974 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Colorado is 3% higher than the national average, which means Colorado 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 $74,040, Colorado Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($103,240), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,760).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,900), Health Care Social Workers ($58,450), Social Workers ($59,790), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($73,040).

Title	Annual Salary
School Psychologists	$103,240
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$86,760
Psychology Teachers	$74,040
Marriage and Family Therapists	$73,040
Social Workers	$59,790
Health Care Social Workers	$58,450
Substance Abuse Counselors	$57,900

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Colorado the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (12,290), Social Workers (8,840) and Health Care Social Workers (4,180).

The three professions in Colorado needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Marriage and Family Therapists (38.4%), Substance Abuse Counselors (35.7%) and Health Care Social Workers (33.1%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	9,060	12,290	35.7%	1,260
Social Workers	7,320	8,840	20.8%	840
Health Care Social Workers	3,140	4,180	33.1%	420
Marriage and Family Therapists	860	1,190	38.4%	120
Psychology Teachers	670	850	26.9%	70
Forensic Psychologists	440	470	6.8%	30

Salaries Ranked by Colorado Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Colorado is $74,040. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Fort Collins ($88,100), Denver-Aurora-Lakewood ($77,370) and Eastern and Southern Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area ($53,290).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Fort Collins ($87,977), Denver-Aurora-Lakewood ($72,113) and Eastern and Southern Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area ($55,743).

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
Fort Collins	$88,100	$87,977	$-123
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood	$77,370	$72,113	$-5,257
Eastern and Southern Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area	$53,290	$55,743	$2,453

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