2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Georgia

Salary Report for Georgia Psychology Teachers

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Compare Georgia to U.S.

Georgia Psychology Teachers earn an average of $79,020 which is 10% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Georgia	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$37.99	$42.50	-10.60%
Average Annual Salary	$79,020	$88,390	-10.60%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Georgia, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $49,000 and $97,430 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $161,950, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $18,870, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	76	Under $18,870
15%	2 – 4 years	114	$18,870 – $49,000
25%	5 – 9 years	190	$49,000 – $63,590
25%	10 – 14 years	190	$63,590 – $97,430
15%	15 – 20 years	114	$63,590 – $161,950
10%	20+ years	76	Above $161,950

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Georgia psychologists earn about $83,584 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Georgia is 5% less than the national average, which means Georgia residents have an overall less 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 $79,020, Georgia Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($98,360), and School Psychologists ($80,350).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,740), Social Workers ($48,200), Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,280), Health Care Social Workers ($54,710), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($73,350).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$98,360
School Psychologists	$80,350
Psychology Teachers	$79,020
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$73,350
Health Care Social Workers	$54,710
Marriage and Family Therapists	$48,280
Social Workers	$48,200
Substance Abuse Counselors	$45,740

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Georgia the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (8,290), Social Workers (7,080) and Health Care Social Workers (4,130).

The three professions in Georgia needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Marriage and Family Therapists (35.7%), Substance Abuse Counselors (32.2%) and Health Care Social Workers (19%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	6,270	8,290	32.2%	870
Social Workers	6,000	7,080	18%	700
Health Care Social Workers	3,470	4,130	19%	410
Forensic Psychologists	1,180	1,300	10.2%	90
Psychology Teachers	660	730	10.6%	70
Marriage and Family Therapists	140	190	35.7%	20

Salaries Ranked by Georgia Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Georgia is $79,020. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ($87,620) and North Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area ($49,000).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ($89,262) and North Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area ($57,343).

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
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell	$87,620	$89,262	$1,642
North Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area	$49,000	$57,343	$8,343

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