Salary Report for California Psychology Teachers
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Salary FAQ for California Psychology Teachers
City and Rural Summaries
Fresno
Average Psychology Teachers Salary: $81,940
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $82,071
Hourly Wage: $39.39
Currently Employed: 210
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.84
Fresno Salary Report
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Average Psychology Teachers Salary: $141,130
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $126,133
Hourly Wage: $68
Currently Employed: 1,130
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.89
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Salary Report
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
Average Psychology Teachers Salary: $112,060
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $108,051
Hourly Wage: $53.88
Currently Employed: 230
Cost-of-Living Index: 103.71
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Salary Report
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade
Average Psychology Teachers Salary: $110,970
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $104,590
Hourly Wage: $53
Currently Employed: 140
Cost-of-Living Index: 106.10
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Salary Report
San Diego-Carlsbad
Average Psychology Teachers Salary: $110,410
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $97,372
Hourly Wage: $53.08
Currently Employed: 390
Cost-of-Living Index: 113.39
San Diego-Carlsbad Salary Report
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward
Average Psychology Teachers Salary: $115,150
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $98,109
Hourly Wage: $55
Currently Employed: 450
Cost-of-Living Index: 117.37
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward Salary Report
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