Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $106,950 per year or $51.42 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Forensic Psychologists who work in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in North Carolina for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #10 in the nation for salary and #461 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #63 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $106,950 or $51.42 per hour which is 22% more than the North Carolina average salary of $87,210.

AveragePiedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$51.42$41.9322.63%
Annual Salary$106,950$87,21022.64%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $106,950 or $51.42 per hour which is 9% more than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AveragePiedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$51.42$47.129.13%
Annual Salary$106,950$98,0109.12%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $123,742 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $87,210. per year.

Cost-of-living in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the North Carolina average, which means Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Carolina average.

  • North Carolina average salary is $87,210.
  • North Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $94,959.
  • Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $106,950.
  • Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $123,742.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area$106,95086.43%$123,742
North Carolina$87,21091.84%$94,959
U.S.$98,010$98,010
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $98,920 and $118,080 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $124,470, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $80,520, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $80,520
15%2 – 4 years6$80,520 – $98,920
25%5 – 9 years10$98,920 – $113,630
25%10 – 14 years10$113,630 – $118,080
15%15 – 20 years6$113,630 – $124,470
10%20+ years4Above $124,470
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,090), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,870), Health Care Social Workers ($54,480), School Psychologists ($57,320), Psychology Teachers ($64,740), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($83,990).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$106,950
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$83,990
Psychology Teachers$64,740
School Psychologists$57,320
Health Care Social Workers$54,480
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,870
Social Workers$47,090
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $106,950 per year or $51.42 per hour in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $123,742 per year or $59 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area are Forensic Psychologists($106,950), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($83,990), Psychology Teachers($64,740).


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