Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for New Orleans-Metairie
Compared to Louisiana
New Orleans-Metairie Psychology Teachers earn an average of $88,660 or $42.63 per hour which is 18% more than the Louisiana average salary of $74,980.
| Average | New Orleans-Metairie | Louisiana | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $42.62 | $36.05 | 18.24% |
| Annual Salary | $88,660 | $74,980 | 18.24% |
Compared to the U.S.
New Orleans-Metairie Psychology Teachers earn an average of $88,660 or $42.63 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.
| Average | New Orleans-Metairie | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $42.62 | $42.50 | 0.31% |
| Annual Salary | $88,660 | $88,390 | 0.31% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in New Orleans-Metairie earns an average annual salary of $91,534 which compares to the Louisiana average annual salary of $74,980. per year.
Cost-of-living in New Orleans-Metairie is 3% less than the Louisiana average, which means New Orleans-Metairie residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Louisiana average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $88,660 | 96.86% | $91,534 |
| Louisiana | $74,980 | 92.72% | $80,867 |
| U.S. | $88,390 | – | $88,390 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In New Orleans-Metairie, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $61,010 and $104,210 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $152,020, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.
Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $47,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 8 | Under $47,730 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 12 | $47,730 – $61,010 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 20 | $61,010 – $79,500 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 20 | $79,500 – $104,210 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 12 | $79,500 – $152,020 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 8 | Above $152,020 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $88,660, New Orleans-Metairie Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($109,070).
However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,250), Social Workers ($48,620), Health Care Social Workers ($53,200), and Forensic Psychologists ($78,930).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $109,070 |
| Psychology Teachers | $88,660 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $78,930 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $53,200 |
| Social Workers | $48,620 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $42,250 |
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