2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Indiana

Salary Report for Indiana Psychology Teachers

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Compare Indiana to U.S.

Indiana Psychology Teachers earn an average of $92,690 which is 4% more than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Indiana	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$44.56	$42.50	4.86%
Average Annual Salary	$92,690	$88,390	4.86%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Indiana, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $59,980 and $122,690 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $163,750, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $47,150, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	53	Under $47,150
15%	2 – 4 years	80	$47,150 – $59,980
25%	5 – 9 years	132	$59,980 – $77,890
25%	10 – 14 years	132	$77,890 – $122,690
15%	15 – 20 years	80	$77,890 – $163,750
10%	20+ years	53	Above $163,750

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Indiana psychologists earn about $100,205 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Indiana is 8% less than the national average, which means Indiana 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

Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($45,520), Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,760), Marriage and Family Therapists ($52,340), Health Care Social Workers ($56,460), School Psychologists ($67,320), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($79,250), and Forensic Psychologists ($86,730).

Title	Annual Salary
Psychology Teachers	$92,690
Forensic Psychologists	$86,730
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$79,250
School Psychologists	$67,320
Health Care Social Workers	$56,460
Marriage and Family Therapists	$52,340
Substance Abuse Counselors	$48,760
Social Workers	$45,520

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Indiana the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (8,600), Substance Abuse Counselors (8,500) and Health Care Social Workers (4,520).

The three professions in Indiana needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (21.4%), Marriage and Family Therapists (18.1%) and Health Care Social Workers (12.4%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	7,790	8,600	10.4%	830
Substance Abuse Counselors	7,000	8,500	21.4%	860
Health Care Social Workers	4,020	4,520	12.4%	440
Marriage and Family Therapists	1,160	1,370	18.1%	140
Forensic Psychologists	970	1,020	5.2%	70
Psychology Teachers	500	550	10%	50

Salaries Ranked by Indiana Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Indiana is $92,690. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson ($84,570), South Bend-Mishawaka ($76,440) and Northern Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area ($73,710).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson ($89,294), Northern Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area ($83,723) and South Bend-Mishawaka ($83,332).

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
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson	$84,570	$89,294	$4,724
South Bend-Mishawaka	$76,440	$83,332	$6,892
Northern Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area	$73,710	$83,723	$10,013

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