2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Connecticut

Salary Report for Connecticut Psychology Teachers

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Compare Connecticut to U.S.

Connecticut Psychology Teachers earn an average of $90,840 which is 2% more than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Connecticut	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$43.67	$42.50	2.77%
Average Annual Salary	$90,840	$88,390	2.77%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Connecticut, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $76,940 and $98,070 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $125,940, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $61,420, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	54	Under $61,420
15%	2 – 4 years	81	$61,420 – $76,940
25%	5 – 9 years	135	$76,940 – $96,450
25%	10 – 14 years	135	$96,450 – $98,070
15%	15 – 20 years	81	$96,450 – $125,940
10%	20+ years	54	Above $125,940

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Connecticut psychologists earn about $87,819 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Connecticut is 3% higher than the national average, which means Connecticut 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 $90,840, Connecticut Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($116,740), and Forensic Psychologists ($103,220).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,230), Marriage and Family Therapists ($64,190), Social Workers ($70,690), Health Care Social Workers ($72,010), and School Psychologists ($90,620).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$116,740
Forensic Psychologists	$103,220
Psychology Teachers	$90,840
School Psychologists	$90,620
Health Care Social Workers	$72,010
Social Workers	$70,690
Marriage and Family Therapists	$64,190
Substance Abuse Counselors	$56,230

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Connecticut the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (5,970), Social Workers (5,940) and Health Care Social Workers (2,300).

The three professions in Connecticut needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (19.6%), Forensic Psychologists (10.7%) and Psychology Teachers (9.8%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	5,670	5,940	4.8%	560
Substance Abuse Counselors	4,990	5,970	19.6%	600
Health Care Social Workers	2,210	2,300	4.1%	210
Psychology Teachers	1,020	1,120	9.8%	110
Forensic Psychologists	560	620	10.7%	40

Salaries Ranked by Connecticut Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Connecticut is $90,840. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk ($97,220), New Haven ($90,770) and Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ($89,230).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk ($94,923), New Haven ($88,625) and Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ($87,122).

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
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk	$97,220	$94,923	$-2,297
New Haven	$90,770	$88,625	$-2,145
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford	$89,230	$87,122	$-2,108

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