2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Nebraska

Salary Report for Nebraska Psychology Teachers

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Compare Nebraska to U.S.

Nebraska Psychology Teachers earn an average of $81,250 which is 8% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Nebraska	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$39.06	$42.50	-8.08%
Average Annual Salary	$81,250	$88,390	-8.08%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Nebraska, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $61,690 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 $48,960, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	20	Under $48,960
15%	2 – 4 years	30	$48,960 – $61,690
25%	5 – 9 years	50	$61,690 – $77,100
25%	10 – 14 years	50	$77,100 – $97,340
15%	15 – 20 years	30	$77,100 – $122,690
10%	20+ years	20	Above $122,690

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Nebraska psychologists earn about $87,469 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Nebraska is 7% less than the national average, which means Nebraska 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 $81,250, Nebraska Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($82,230), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,110).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($42,660), Social Workers ($43,730), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,360), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,840).

Title	Annual Salary
School Psychologists	$82,230
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$82,110
Psychology Teachers	$81,250
Health Care Social Workers	$53,840
Substance Abuse Counselors	$53,360
Social Workers	$43,730
Marriage and Family Therapists	$42,660

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Nebraska the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (3,520), Substance Abuse Counselors (2,480) and Health Care Social Workers (1,000).

The three professions in Nebraska needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (20.4%), Marriage and Family Therapists (12.1%) and Psychology Teachers (11.1%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	3,240	3,520	8.6%	340
Substance Abuse Counselors	2,060	2,480	20.4%	250
Health Care Social Workers	920	1,000	8.7%	100
Marriage and Family Therapists	330	370	12.1%	40
Psychology Teachers	270	300	11.1%	30
Forensic Psychologists	170	180	5.9%	10
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	10	10	0%	0

Salaries Ranked by Nebraska Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Nebraska is $81,250. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most is Omaha-Council Bluffs ($82,520).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary is Omaha-Council Bluffs ($86,581).

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
Omaha-Council Bluffs	$82,520	$86,581	$4,061

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