Salary Report for Maryland Psychology Teachers

  • The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in Maryland is 560.
  • Psychology Teachers in Maryland earn an average of $85,860 per year or $41.28 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Psychology Teachers who work in Maryland is 2%.
  • Maryland will need 1,060 new Psychology Teachers by 2030 or 100 new psychologists per year.

Maryland Rankings

  • Maryland ranks #18 in the U.S. for Psychology Teachers salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Maryland ranks #22 in the U.S. for the total number of Psychology Teachers employed.
  • Maryland ranks #15 in U.S. for the number of new Psychology Teachers needed by 2030.
  • Maryland ranks #15 in U.S. for the percentage of new Psychology Teachers needed by 2030.

Compare Maryland to U.S.

Maryland Psychology Teachers earn an average of $85,860 which is 2% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

TypeMarylandU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$41.28$42.50-2.86%
Average Annual Salary$85,860$88,390-2.86%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Maryland, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $64,030 and $98,070 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $129,240, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $50,080, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year56Under $50,080
15%2 – 4 years84$50,080 – $64,030
25%5 – 9 years140$64,030 – $78,270
25%10 – 14 years140$78,270 – $98,070
15%15 – 20 years84$78,270 – $129,240
10%20+ years56Above $129,240
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Maryland psychologists earn about $80,642 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Maryland is 6% higher than the national average, which means Maryland residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

  • National average salary for Psychology Teachers is $88,390.
  • Average Maryland Psychology Teachers salary is $85,860.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Maryland Psychology Teachers earn an average salary of $80,642.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $85,860, Maryland Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($111,350), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($93,330), and School Psychologists ($88,610).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,700), Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,840), Social Workers ($62,440), and Health Care Social Workers ($62,560).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$111,350
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$93,330
School Psychologists$88,610
Psychology Teachers$85,860
Health Care Social Workers$62,560
Social Workers$62,440
Marriage and Family Therapists$56,840
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Maryland the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (7,790), Social Workers (7,370) and Health Care Social Workers (4,900).

The three professions in Maryland needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (23.3%), Social Workers (22.2%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (21.9%).

Title20202030ChangeYearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors6,3207,79023.3%800
Social Workers6,0307,37022.2%750
Health Care Social Workers4,1304,90018.6%490
Forensic Psychologists1,9101,9904.2%140
Marriage and Family Therapists1,3701,67021.9%170
Psychology Teachers9301,06014%100
Industrial Organizational Psychologists708014.3%10
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Maryland Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Maryland is $85,860. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most is Baltimore-Columbia-Towson ($80,940).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary is Baltimore-Columbia-Towson ($76,786).

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.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson$80,940$76,786$-4,154
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Maryland Psychology Teachers

Maryland Psychology Teachers earn between $50,080 and $129,240 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 560 Psychology Teachers employed in Maryland which is about 2% of the U.S. total.

Forensic Psychologists are the highest paid psychologists in Maryland with an average annual wage of $111,350.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $50,080 a year in Maryland

The most Psychology Teachers work in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area where 360 Psychology Teachers are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Maryland earn 80,642 per year, while the average across the United States earns $88,390.

By 2030, Maryland will need 1,060 Psychology Teachers. A total of 100 Psychology Teachers will need to enter into the Maryland work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson

Average Psychology Teachers Salary: $80,940
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $76,786
Hourly Wage: $38.91
Currently Employed: 360
Cost-of-Living Index: 105.41
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Salary Report

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