Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Fort Collins is 60.
  • Psychology Teachers in Fort Collins earn an average of $88,100 per year or $42.36 per hour.
  • The percentage of Colorado Psychology Teachers who work in Fort Collins is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Psychology Teachers who work in Fort Collins is less than 1%.

Rankings for Fort Collins

  • Ranks #1 in Colorado for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Colorado for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #45 in the nation for salary and #77 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #99 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Colorado

Fort Collins Psychology Teachers earn an average of $88,100 or $42.36 per hour which is 18% more than the Colorado average salary of $74,040.

AverageFort CollinsColorado% Difference
Hourly Wage$42.36$35.6018.99%
Annual Salary$88,100$74,04018.99%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Fort Collins Psychology Teachers earn an average of $88,100 or $42.36 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.

AverageFort CollinsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$42.36$42.50-0.33%
Annual Salary$88,100$88,390-0.33%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Fort Collins earns an average annual salary of $87,977 which compares to the Colorado average annual salary of $74,040. per year.

Cost-of-living in Fort Collins is 0% higher than the Colorado average, which means Fort Collins residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Colorado average.

  • Colorado average salary is $74,040.
  • Colorado cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,974.
  • Fort Collins average salary is $88,100.
  • Fort Collins cost-of-living adjusted salary is $87,977.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Fort Collins$88,100100.14%$87,977
Colorado$74,040102.87%$71,974
U.S.$88,390$88,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Fort Collins, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $62,460 and $104,270 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $132,840, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $50,600, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $50,600
15%2 – 4 years9$50,600 – $62,460
25%5 – 9 years15$62,460 – $81,980
25%10 – 14 years15$81,980 – $104,270
15%15 – 20 years9$81,980 – $132,840
10%20+ years6Above $132,840
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $88,100, Fort Collins Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($93,080).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,730), Social Workers ($55,800), Health Care Social Workers ($58,630), Marriage and Family Therapists ($66,760), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,200).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$93,080
Psychology Teachers$88,100
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$86,200
Marriage and Family Therapists$66,760
Health Care Social Workers$58,630
Social Workers$55,800
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,730
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Fort Collins Psychology Teachers

The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Fort Collins is 60.

Psychology Teachers earn an average of $88,100 per year or $42.36 per hour in Fort Collins.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Fort Collins Psychology Teachers earn an average of $87,977 per year or $42 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Fort Collins are School Psychologists($93,080), Psychology Teachers($88,100), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($86,200).


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