Salary Report for North Dakota Psychology Teachers

  • The number of Psychology Teachers currently employed in North Dakota is 90.
  • Psychology Teachers in North Dakota earn an average of $85,420 per year or $41.07 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. Psychology Teachers who work in North Dakota is less than 1%.
  • North Dakota will need 90 new Psychology Teachers by 2030 or 10 new psychologists per year.

North Dakota Rankings

  • North Dakota ranks #20 in the U.S. for Psychology Teachers salary and #38 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • North Dakota ranks #46 in the U.S. for the total number of Psychology Teachers employed.
  • North Dakota ranks #46 in U.S. for the number of new Psychology Teachers needed by 2030.
  • North Dakota ranks #50 in U.S. for the percentage of new Psychology Teachers needed by 2030.

Compare North Dakota to U.S.

North Dakota Psychology Teachers earn an average of $85,420 which is 3% less than the national average salary of $88,390.

TypeNorth DakotaU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$41.07$42.50-3.36%
Average Annual Salary$85,420$88,390-3.36%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In North Dakota, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $64,030 and $98,410 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $132,140, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $50,210, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $50,210
15%2 – 4 years14$50,210 – $64,030
25%5 – 9 years22$64,030 – $81,440
25%10 – 14 years22$81,440 – $98,410
15%15 – 20 years14$81,440 – $132,140
10%20+ years9Above $132,140
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 North Dakota psychologists earn about $92,807 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in North Dakota is 8% less than the national average, which means North Dakota residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

  • National average salary for Psychology Teachers is $88,390.
  • Average North Dakota Psychology Teachers salary is $85,420.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, North Dakota Psychology Teachers earn an average salary of $92,807.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $85,420, North Dakota Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($112,160), and Forensic Psychologists ($92,820).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($50,980), Health Care Social Workers ($55,580), Social Workers ($59,390), Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,880), and School Psychologists ($68,730).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$112,160
Forensic Psychologists$92,820
Psychology Teachers$85,420
School Psychologists$68,730
Substance Abuse Counselors$59,880
Social Workers$59,390
Health Care Social Workers$55,580
Marriage and Family Therapists$50,980
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 North Dakota the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (920), Social Workers (810) and Health Care Social Workers (450).

The three professions in North Dakota needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Marriage and Family Therapists (23.1%), Substance Abuse Counselors (19.5%) and Forensic Psychologists (14.3%).

Title20202030ChangeYearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors77092019.5%90
Social Workers72081012.5%80
Health Care Social Workers4104509.8%40
Marriage and Family Therapists13016023.1%20
Psychology Teachers90900%10
Forensic Psychologists708014.3%10
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

Salaries Ranked by North Dakota Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in North Dakota is $85,420. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most is Fargo ($86,300).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary is Fargo ($91,809).

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
Fargo$86,300$91,809$5,509
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for North Dakota Psychology Teachers

North Dakota Psychology Teachers earn between $50,210 and $132,140 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 90 Psychology Teachers employed in North Dakota which is about 0% of the U.S. total.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are the highest paid psychologists in North Dakota with an average annual wage of $112,160.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $50,210 a year in North Dakota

The most Psychology Teachers work in the Fargo area where 60 Psychology Teachers are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in North Dakota earn 92,807 per year, while the average across the United States earns $88,390.

By 2030, North Dakota will need 90 Psychology Teachers. A total of 10 Psychology Teachers will need to enter into the North Dakota work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

Fargo

Average Psychology Teachers Salary: $86,300
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $91,809
Hourly Wage: $41.49
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.00
Fargo Salary Report

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