Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Tucson
Compared to Arizona
Tucson Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $92,180 or $44.32 per hour which is 4% less than the Arizona average salary of $96,710.
| Average | Tucson | Arizona | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $44.32 | $46.50 | -4.69% |
| Annual Salary | $92,180 | $96,710 | -4.68% |
Compared to the U.S.
Tucson Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $92,180 or $44.32 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.
| Average | Tucson | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $44.32 | $47.12 | -5.94% |
| Annual Salary | $92,180 | $98,010 | -5.95% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Tucson earns an average annual salary of $98,252 which compares to the Arizona average annual salary of $96,710. per year.
Cost-of-living in Tucson is 6% less than the Arizona average, which means Tucson residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arizona average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $92,180 | 93.82% | $98,252 |
| Arizona | $96,710 | 99.07% | $97,618 |
| U.S. | $98,010 | – | $98,010 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Tucson, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $80,910 and $111,740 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $121,060, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $26,460, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 4 | Under $26,460 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 6 | $26,460 – $80,910 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 10 | $80,910 – $100,530 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 10 | $100,530 – $111,740 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 6 | $100,530 – $121,060 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 4 | Above $121,060 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,280), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,780), Health Care Social Workers ($56,840), School Psychologists ($67,390), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,330), and Psychology Teachers ($85,990).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $92,180 |
| Psychology Teachers | $85,990 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $75,330 |
| School Psychologists | $67,390 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $56,840 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,780 |
| Social Workers | $42,280 |
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