2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Illinois

Salary Report for Illinois Psychology Teachers

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Compare Illinois to U.S.

Illinois Psychology Teachers earn an average of $85,420 which is 3% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Illinois	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$41.07	$42.50	-3.36%
Average Annual Salary	$85,420	$88,390	-3.36%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Illinois, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $61,210 and $100,480 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $130,430, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $48,810, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	210	Under $48,810
15%	2 – 4 years	315	$48,810 – $61,210
25%	5 – 9 years	525	$61,210 – $77,760
25%	10 – 14 years	525	$77,760 – $100,480
15%	15 – 20 years	315	$77,760 – $130,430
10%	20+ years	210	Above $130,430

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Illinois psychologists earn about $85,012 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Illinois is 0% higher than the national average, which means Illinois 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 $85,420, Illinois Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,090), and Forensic Psychologists ($99,740).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,480), Marriage and Family Therapists ($53,560), Social Workers ($55,930), Health Care Social Workers ($59,090), and School Psychologists ($75,240).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$101,090
Forensic Psychologists	$99,740
Psychology Teachers	$85,420
School Psychologists	$75,240
Health Care Social Workers	$59,090
Social Workers	$55,930
Marriage and Family Therapists	$53,560
Substance Abuse Counselors	$52,480

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Illinois the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (17,500), Substance Abuse Counselors (14,790) and Health Care Social Workers (5,330).

The three professions in Illinois needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (17.8%), Social Workers (7.5%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (7.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	16,280	17,500	7.5%	1,660
Substance Abuse Counselors	12,550	14,790	17.8%	1,480
Health Care Social Workers	5,020	5,330	6.2%	500
Marriage and Family Therapists	2,070	2,220	7.2%	210
Psychology Teachers	1,760	1,860	5.7%	180
Forensic Psychologists	1,440	1,390	-3.5%	90

Salaries Ranked by Illinois Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Illinois is $85,420. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ($87,090), Bloomington ($86,650) and East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area ($76,490).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Bloomington ($91,985), East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area ($88,510) and Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ($83,062).

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
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	$87,090	$83,062	$-4,028
Bloomington	$86,650	$91,985	$5,335
East Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area	$76,490	$88,510	$12,020
West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area	$68,180	$78,894	$10,714

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