2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Arkansas

Salary Report for Arkansas Psychology Teachers

Arkansas Rankings

Compare Arkansas to U.S.

Arkansas Psychology Teachers earn an average of $79,020 which is 10% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Arkansas	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$37.99	$42.50	-10.60%
Average Annual Salary	$79,020	$88,390	-10.60%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Arkansas, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $60,410 and $78,910 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $126,660, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $37,940, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	26	Under $37,940
15%	2 – 4 years	39	$37,940 – $60,410
25%	5 – 9 years	65	$60,410 – $62,100
25%	10 – 14 years	65	$62,100 – $78,910
15%	15 – 20 years	39	$62,100 – $126,660
10%	20+ years	26	Above $126,660

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Arkansas psychologists earn about $88,607 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Arkansas is 11% less than the national average, which means Arkansas 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 $79,020, Arkansas Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,470).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,110), Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,320), Health Care Social Workers ($57,650), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,050), and School Psychologists ($75,510).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$92,470
Psychology Teachers	$79,020
School Psychologists	$75,510
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$75,050
Health Care Social Workers	$57,650
Substance Abuse Counselors	$48,320
Social Workers	$41,110

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Arkansas the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (2,360), Health Care Social Workers (1,460) and Social Workers (1,290).

The three professions in Arkansas needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (26.9%), Marriage and Family Therapists (20%) and Psychology Teachers (13%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	1,860	2,360	26.9%	240
Health Care Social Workers	1,330	1,460	9.8%	140
Social Workers	1,190	1,290	8.4%	120
Forensic Psychologists	340	340	0%	20
Psychology Teachers	230	260	13%	20
Marriage and Family Therapists	100	120	20%	10

Salaries Ranked by Arkansas Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Arkansas is $79,020. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ($90,830), West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area ($70,640) and North Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area ($58,060).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway ($98,461), West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area ($82,668) and North Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area ($67,946).

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
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway	$90,830	$98,461	$7,631
West Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area	$70,640	$82,668	$12,028
North Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area	$58,060	$67,946	$9,886

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