2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Iowa

Salary Report for Iowa Psychology Teachers

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Compare Iowa to U.S.

Iowa Psychology Teachers earn an average of $90,930 which is 2% more than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Iowa	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$43.72	$42.50	2.87%
Average Annual Salary	$90,930	$88,390	2.87%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Iowa, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $60,550 and $101,010 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $161,220, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $47,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	33	Under $47,730
15%	2 – 4 years	50	$47,730 – $60,550
25%	5 – 9 years	82	$60,550 – $77,630
25%	10 – 14 years	82	$77,630 – $101,010
15%	15 – 20 years	50	$77,630 – $161,220
10%	20+ years	33	Above $161,220

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Iowa psychologists earn about $99,868 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Iowa is 9% less than the national average, which means Iowa 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 $90,930, Iowa Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($106,200), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($103,070).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($49,920), Social Workers ($50,380), Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,570), Health Care Social Workers ($57,840), and School Psychologists ($67,710).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$106,200
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$103,070
Psychology Teachers	$90,930
School Psychologists	$67,710
Health Care Social Workers	$57,840
Substance Abuse Counselors	$51,570
Social Workers	$50,380
Marriage and Family Therapists	$49,920

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Iowa the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (4,160), Social Workers (3,620) and Health Care Social Workers (1,430).

The three professions in Iowa needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (30.8%), Marriage and Family Therapists (22.4%) and Social Workers (13.5%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	3,190	3,620	13.5%	350
Substance Abuse Counselors	3,180	4,160	30.8%	430
Health Care Social Workers	1,260	1,430	13.5%	140
Marriage and Family Therapists	670	820	22.4%	80
Psychology Teachers	400	450	12.5%	40
Forensic Psychologists	110	110	0%	10

Salaries Ranked by Iowa Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Iowa is $90,930. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Davenport-Moline-Rock Island ($85,190), Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area ($82,960) and Des Moines-West Des Moines ($78,290).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area ($94,931), Davenport-Moline-Rock Island ($93,165) and Des Moines-West Des Moines ($82,532).

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
Iowa City	$131,770	$138,225	$6,455
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island	$85,190	$93,165	$7,975
Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area	$82,960	$94,931	$11,971
Des Moines-West Des Moines	$78,290	$82,532	$4,242

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