2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Florida

Salary Report for Florida Psychology Teachers

Florida Rankings

Compare Florida to U.S.

Florida Psychology Teachers earn an average of $77,120 which is 12% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Florida	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$37.08	$42.50	-12.75%
Average Annual Salary	$77,120	$88,390	-12.75%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Florida, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $49,610 and $98,030 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $126,660, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $19,880, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	58	Under $19,880
15%	2 – 4 years	87	$19,880 – $49,610
25%	5 – 9 years	145	$49,610 – $77,030
25%	10 – 14 years	145	$77,030 – $98,030
15%	15 – 20 years	87	$77,030 – $126,660
10%	20+ years	58	Above $126,660

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Florida psychologists earn about $76,576 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Florida is 1% higher than the national average, which means Florida 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 $77,120, Florida Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($103,240), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,730).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,410), Social Workers ($48,890), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,010), Health Care Social Workers ($58,420), and School Psychologists ($72,910).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$103,240
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$87,730
Psychology Teachers	$77,120
School Psychologists	$72,910
Health Care Social Workers	$58,420
Substance Abuse Counselors	$50,010
Social Workers	$48,890
Marriage and Family Therapists	$46,410

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Florida the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (21,300), Social Workers (14,180) and Health Care Social Workers (12,470).

The three professions in Florida needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (27.5%), Health Care Social Workers (17.8%) and Psychology Teachers (17.3%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	16,710	21,300	27.5%	2,200
Social Workers	12,300	14,180	15.3%	1,400
Health Care Social Workers	10,590	12,470	17.8%	1,240
Forensic Psychologists	4,060	4,570	12.6%	330
Psychology Teachers	1,100	1,290	17.3%	130

Salaries Ranked by Florida Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Florida is $77,120. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ($91,390), Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford ($73,000) and Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ($58,890).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ($83,097), Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford ($73,991) and Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ($59,425).

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
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach	$91,390	$83,097	$-8,293
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford	$73,000	$73,991	$991
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater	$58,890	$59,425	$535

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