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Rankings for Kennewick-Richland
Compared to Washington
Kennewick-Richland School Psychologists earn an average of $93,420 or $44.91 per hour which is 2% less than the Washington average salary of $95,780.
| Average | Kennewick-Richland | Washington | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $44.91 | $46.05 | -2.48% |
| Annual Salary | $93,420 | $95,780 | -2.46% |
Compared to the U.S.
Kennewick-Richland School Psychologists earn an average of $93,420 or $44.91 per hour which is 12% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Kennewick-Richland | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $44.91 | $39.80 | 12.84% |
| Annual Salary | $93,420 | $82,770 | 12.87% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Kennewick-Richland earns an average annual salary of $91,714 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $95,780. per year.
Cost-of-living in Kennewick-Richland is 2% higher than the Washington average, which means Kennewick-Richland residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland | $93,420 | 101.86% | $91,714 |
| Washington | $95,780 | 107.36% | $89,214 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Kennewick-Richland, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $82,390 and $104,040 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $104,650, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $75,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 5 | Under $75,000 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 8 | $75,000 – $82,390 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 12 | $82,390 – $100,910 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 12 | $100,910 – $104,040 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 8 | $100,910 – $104,650 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 5 | Above $104,650 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($59,050), Substance Abuse Counselors ($59,380), and Health Care Social Workers ($59,640).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $93,420 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $59,640 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $59,380 |
| Social Workers | $59,050 |
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