2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in District of Columbia

Salary Report for District of Columbia Psychology Teachers

District of Columbia Rankings

Compare District of Columbia to U.S.

District of Columbia Psychology Teachers earn an average of $105,510 which is 19% more than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	District of Columbia	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$50.73	$42.50	19.37%
Average Annual Salary	$105,510	$88,390	19.37%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In District of Columbia, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $77,820 and $124,170 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $159,600, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $61,260, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	15	Under $61,260
15%	2 – 4 years	22	$61,260 – $77,820
25%	5 – 9 years	38	$77,820 – $99,030
25%	10 – 14 years	38	$99,030 – $124,170
15%	15 – 20 years	22	$99,030 – $159,600
10%	20+ years	15	Above $159,600

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in District of Columbia psychologists earn about $94,662 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in District of Columbia is 11% higher than the national average, which means District of Columbia 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

Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($64,920), Social Workers ($70,340), Health Care Social Workers ($87,000), School Psychologists ($96,120), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($99,890), and Forensic Psychologists ($104,440).

Title	Annual Salary
Psychology Teachers	$105,510
Forensic Psychologists	$104,440
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$99,890
School Psychologists	$96,120
Health Care Social Workers	$87,000
Social Workers	$70,340
Substance Abuse Counselors	$64,920

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in District of Columbia the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (2,450), Substance Abuse Counselors (1,270) and Forensic Psychologists (670).

The three professions in District of Columbia needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (21%), Social Workers (13.4%) and Psychology Teachers (11.8%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	2,160	2,450	13.4%	240
Substance Abuse Counselors	1,050	1,270	21%	130
Forensic Psychologists	650	670	3.1%	50
Health Care Social Workers	400	430	7.5%	40
Psychology Teachers	170	190	11.8%	20

Salaries Ranked by District of Columbia Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in District of Columbia is $105,510. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ($97,620).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ($87,528).

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
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria	$97,620	$87,528	$-10,092

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