Salary Report for Maryland Psychology Teachers
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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.
Type | Maryland | U.S. | % Difference |
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Average Hourly Wage | $41.28 | $42.50 | -2.86% |
Average Annual Salary | $85,860 | $88,390 | -2.86% |
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.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 56 | Under $50,080 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 84 | $50,080 – $64,030 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 140 | $64,030 – $78,270 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 140 | $78,270 – $98,070 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 84 | $78,270 – $129,240 |
10% | 20+ years | 56 | Above $129,240 |
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.
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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).
Title | Annual Salary |
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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 |
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%).
Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
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Substance Abuse Counselors | 6,320 | 7,790 | 23.3% | 800 |
Social Workers | 6,030 | 7,370 | 22.2% | 750 |
Health Care Social Workers | 4,130 | 4,900 | 18.6% | 490 |
Forensic Psychologists | 1,910 | 1,990 | 4.2% | 140 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | 1,370 | 1,670 | 21.9% | 170 |
Psychology Teachers | 930 | 1,060 | 14% | 100 |
Industrial Organizational Psychologists | 70 | 80 | 14.3% | 10 |
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.
Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
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Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $80,940 | $76,786 | $-4,154 |
Salary FAQ for Maryland Psychology Teachers
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