2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Hawaii

Salary Report for Hawaii Psychology Teachers

Hawaii Rankings

Compare Hawaii to U.S.

Hawaii Psychology Teachers earn an average of $92,990 which is 5% more than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Hawaii	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$44.71	$42.50	5.20%
Average Annual Salary	$92,990	$88,390	5.20%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Hawaii, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $77,100 and $103,770 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $124,830, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $31,130, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	20	Under $31,130
15%	2 – 4 years	30	$31,130 – $77,100
25%	5 – 9 years	50	$77,100 – $98,890
25%	10 – 14 years	50	$98,890 – $103,770
15%	15 – 20 years	30	$98,890 – $124,830
10%	20+ years	20	Above $124,830

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Hawaii psychologists earn about $83,034 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Hawaii is 12% higher than the national average, which means Hawaii 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 $92,990, Hawaii Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($113,040).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($61,410), Social Workers ($61,790), Marriage and Family Therapists ($62,440), Health Care Social Workers ($73,960), and Forensic Psychologists ($92,060).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$113,040
Psychology Teachers	$92,990
Forensic Psychologists	$92,060
Health Care Social Workers	$73,960
Marriage and Family Therapists	$62,440
Social Workers	$61,790
Substance Abuse Counselors	$61,410

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Hawaii the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (1,840), Substance Abuse Counselors (1,250) and Health Care Social Workers (720).

The three professions in Hawaii needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (25%), Marriage and Family Therapists (20%) and Psychology Teachers (18.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	1,680	1,840	9.5%	180
Substance Abuse Counselors	1,000	1,250	25%	130
Health Care Social Workers	650	720	10.8%	70
Forensic Psychologists	500	510	2%	40
Marriage and Family Therapists	200	240	20%	20
Psychology Teachers	110	130	18.2%	10

Salaries Ranked by Hawaii Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Hawaii is $92,990. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most is Urban Honolulu ($93,290).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary is Urban Honolulu ($81,992).

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
Urban Honolulu	$93,290	$81,992	$-11,298

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