2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Kentucky

Salary Report for Kentucky Psychology Teachers

Kentucky Rankings

Compare Kentucky to U.S.

Kentucky Psychology Teachers earn an average of $63,940 which is 27% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Kentucky	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$30.74	$42.50	-27.66%
Average Annual Salary	$63,940	$88,390	-27.66%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Kentucky, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $50,210 and $77,030 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $91,080, 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	44	Under $47,730
15%	2 – 4 years	66	$47,730 – $50,210
25%	5 – 9 years	110	$50,210 – $60,550
25%	10 – 14 years	110	$60,550 – $77,030
15%	15 – 20 years	66	$60,550 – $91,080
10%	20+ years	44	Above $91,080

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Kentucky psychologists earn about $71,219 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Kentucky is 10% less than the national average, which means Kentucky 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 $63,940, Kentucky Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($97,370), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($96,290), and School Psychologists ($67,930).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,440), Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,310), Health Care Social Workers ($55,540), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($57,210).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$97,370
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$96,290
School Psychologists	$67,930
Psychology Teachers	$63,940
Marriage and Family Therapists	$57,210
Health Care Social Workers	$55,540
Substance Abuse Counselors	$45,310
Social Workers	$43,440

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Kentucky the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (7,140), Substance Abuse Counselors (5,160) and Health Care Social Workers (1,820).

The three professions in Kentucky needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (25.9%), Marriage and Family Therapists (16.7%) and Health Care Social Workers (10.3%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	6,890	7,140	3.6%	670
Substance Abuse Counselors	4,100	5,160	25.9%	530
Health Care Social Workers	1,650	1,820	10.3%	180
Forensic Psychologists	610	600	-1.6%	40
Marriage and Family Therapists	480	560	16.7%	60
Psychology Teachers	420	450	7.1%	40
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	120	130	8.3%	10

Salaries Ranked by Kentucky Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Kentucky is $63,940. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most are Lexington-Fayette ($68,470), Louisville/Jefferson County ($64,820) and Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area ($64,210).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary are Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area ($74,645), South Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area ($74,634) and Lexington-Fayette ($73,505).

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
Lexington-Fayette	$68,470	$73,505	$5,035
Louisville/Jefferson County	$64,820	$70,526	$5,706
Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area	$64,210	$74,645	$10,435
South Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area	$64,200	$74,634	$10,434
West Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area	$58,330	$67,810	$9,480

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