Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 130.
  • Psychology Teachers in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson earn an average of $84,570 per year or $40.66 per hour.
  • The percentage of Indiana Psychology Teachers who work in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Psychology Teachers who work in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is less than 1%.

Rankings for Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson

  • Ranks #1 in Indiana for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Indiana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #62 in the nation for salary and #182 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #50 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Indiana

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Psychology Teachers earn an average of $84,570 or $40.66 per hour which is 8% less than the Indiana average salary of $92,690.

AverageIndianapolis-Carmel-AndersonIndiana% Difference
Hourly Wage$40.66$44.56-8.76%
Annual Salary$84,570$92,690-8.76%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Psychology Teachers earn an average of $84,570 or $40.66 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $88,390.

AverageIndianapolis-Carmel-AndersonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$40.66$42.50-4.32%
Annual Salary$84,570$88,390-4.32%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson earns an average annual salary of $89,294 which compares to the Indiana average annual salary of $92,690. per year.

Cost-of-living in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 5% less than the Indiana average, which means Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Indiana average.

  • Indiana average salary is $92,690.
  • Indiana cost-of-living adjusted salary is $100,205.
  • Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson average salary is $84,570.
  • Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson cost-of-living adjusted salary is $89,294.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson$84,57094.71%$89,294
Indiana$92,69092.50%$100,205
U.S.$88,390$88,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $47,730 and $101,640 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $129,710, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $47,090, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $47,090
15%2 – 4 years20$47,090 – $47,730
25%5 – 9 years32$47,730 – $61,550
25%10 – 14 years32$61,550 – $101,640
15%15 – 20 years20$61,550 – $129,710
10%20+ years13Above $129,710
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $84,570, Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($86,650).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,730), Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,330), Marriage and Family Therapists ($57,470), Health Care Social Workers ($58,870), School Psychologists ($69,810), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($73,650).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$86,650
Psychology Teachers$84,570
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$73,650
School Psychologists$69,810
Health Care Social Workers$58,870
Marriage and Family Therapists$57,470
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,330
Social Workers$48,730
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Psychology Teachers

The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 130.

Psychology Teachers earn an average of $84,570 per year or $40.66 per hour in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Psychology Teachers earn an average of $89,294 per year or $43 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson are Forensic Psychologists($86,650), Psychology Teachers($84,570), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($73,650).


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