2023 Salary Report for Psychology Teachers in Oregon

Salary Report for Oregon Psychology Teachers

Oregon Rankings

Compare Oregon to U.S.

Oregon Psychology Teachers earn an average of $98,920 which is 11% more than the national average salary of $88,390.

Type	Oregon	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$47.56	$42.50	11.91%
Average Annual Salary	$98,920	$88,390	11.91%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Oregon, 50% of Psychology Teachers earn between $65,240 and $126,460 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Psychology Teachers earn more than $161,140, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Psychology Teachers.

Approximately 10% of Psychology Teachers earn under $48,490, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Psychology Teachers.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	28	Under $48,490
15%	2 – 4 years	42	$48,490 – $65,240
25%	5 – 9 years	70	$65,240 – $99,220
25%	10 – 14 years	70	$99,220 – $126,460
15%	15 – 20 years	42	$99,220 – $161,140
10%	20+ years	28	Above $161,140

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Psychology Teachers in Oregon psychologists earn about $96,394 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $88,390.

Cost-of-living in Oregon is 3% higher than the national average, which means Oregon 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 $98,920, Oregon Psychology Teachers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($126,230), Forensic Psychologists ($112,570), and Industrial Organizational Psychologists ($110,840).

However, Psychology Teachers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($54,790), Marriage and Family Therapists ($59,300), Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,910), Health Care Social Workers ($79,870), and School Psychologists ($86,640).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$126,230
Forensic Psychologists	$112,570
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	$110,840
Psychology Teachers	$98,920
School Psychologists	$86,640
Health Care Social Workers	$79,870
Substance Abuse Counselors	$59,910
Marriage and Family Therapists	$59,300
Social Workers	$54,790

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Oregon the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (7,940), Social Workers (4,890) and Health Care Social Workers (2,190).

The three professions in Oregon needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Industrial Organizational Psychologists (33.3%), Substance Abuse Counselors (26.8%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (25.7%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	6,260	7,940	26.8%	790
Social Workers	4,170	4,890	17.3%	460
Health Care Social Workers	1,900	2,190	15.3%	200
Marriage and Family Therapists	350	440	25.7%	40
Forensic Psychologists	260	290	11.5%	20
Psychology Teachers	240	270	12.5%	20
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	30	40	33.3%	0

Salaries Ranked by Oregon Cities

The average salary for Psychology Teachers in Oregon is $98,920. The top cities that pay Psychology Teachers the most is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ($105,890).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Psychology Teachers the highest average annual salary is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ($100,208).

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
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro	$105,890	$100,208	$-5,682

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