2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in California

Salary Report for California Psychology Teachers

California Rankings

Compare California to U.S.

California Psychology Teachers earn an average of $114,950 which is 30% more than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	California	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$55.26	$42.50	30.05%
Average Annual Salary	$114,950	$88,390	30.05%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In California, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $51,380 and $155,270 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $0, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $38,030, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	363	Under $38,030
15%	2 – 4 years	544	$38,030 – $51,380
25%	5 – 9 years	908	$51,380 – $102,210
25%	10 – 14 years	908	$102,210 – $155,270
15%	15 – 20 years	544	$102,210 – $0
10%	20+ years	363	Above $0

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in California psychologists earn about $104,140 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in California is 10% higher than the national average, which means California 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 $114,950, California Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Industrial Organizational Psychologists ($123,090), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($122,790).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($59,320), Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,790), Social Workers ($64,940), Health Care Social Workers ($84,690), School Psychologists ($96,530), and Forensic Psychologists ($112,210).

Title	Annual Salary
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	$123,090
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$122,790
Psychology Teachers	$114,950
Forensic Psychologists	$112,210
School Psychologists	$96,530
Health Care Social Workers	$84,690
Social Workers	$64,940
Substance Abuse Counselors	$59,790
Marriage and Family Therapists	$59,320

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in California the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (51,800), Substance Abuse Counselors (43,500) and Marriage and Family Therapists (32,700).

The three professions in California needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (17.3%), Health Care Social Workers (12.2%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (10.5%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	47,200	51,800	9.7%	4,970
Substance Abuse Counselors	37,100	43,500	17.3%	4,330
Marriage and Family Therapists	29,600	32,700	10.5%	3,170
Health Care Social Workers	13,100	14,700	12.2%	1,440
Forensic Psychologists	5,500	5,500	0%	360
Psychology Teachers	3,900	4,200	7.7%	410
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	1,800	1,900	5.6%	120

Salaries Ranked by California Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in California is $114,950. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Fresno ($81,940), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ($141,130) and San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward ($115,150).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward ($98,109), San Diego-Carlsbad ($97,372) and Fresno ($82,071).

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
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim	$141,130	$126,133	$-14,997
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward	$115,150	$98,109	$-17,041
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario	$112,060	$108,051	$-4,009
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade	$110,970	$104,590	$-6,380
San Diego-Carlsbad	$110,410	$97,372	$-13,038
Fresno	$81,940	$82,071	$131

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