2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Montana

Salary Report for Montana Psychology Teachers

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Compare Montana to U.S.

Montana Psychology Teachers earn an average of $80,980 which is 8% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Montana	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$38.93	$42.50	-8.38%
Average Annual Salary	$80,980	$88,390	-8.38%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Montana, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $61,350 and $97,340 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $122,690, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $48,740, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	10	Under $48,740
15%	2 – 4 years	15	$48,740 – $61,350
25%	5 – 9 years	25	$61,350 – $73,750
25%	10 – 14 years	25	$73,750 – $97,340
15%	15 – 20 years	15	$73,750 – $122,690
10%	20+ years	10	Above $122,690

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Montana psychologists earn about $87,603 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Montana is 8% less than the national average, which means Montana 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 $80,980, Montana Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,310).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,980), Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,490), Health Care Social Workers ($55,830), and School Psychologists ($64,840).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$87,310
Psychology Teachers	$80,980
School Psychologists	$64,840
Health Care Social Workers	$55,830
Substance Abuse Counselors	$45,490
Social Workers	$41,980

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Montana the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (2,350), Social Workers (1,200) and Health Care Social Workers (670).

The three professions in Montana needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (25.7%), Social Workers (16.5%) and Health Care Social Workers (15.5%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	1,870	2,350	25.7%	240
Social Workers	1,030	1,200	16.5%	120
Health Care Social Workers	580	670	15.5%	70
Forensic Psychologists	120	110	-8.3%	10
Psychology Teachers	90	100	11.1%	10

Salaries Ranked by Montana Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Montana is $80,980. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most is Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area ($82,170).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary is Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area ($88,823).

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
Southwest Montana Nonmetropolitan Area	$82,170	$88,823	$6,653

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