Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway is 60.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway earn an average of $84,090 per year or $40.43 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arkansas Forensic Psychologists who work in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway is 100%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway is less than 1%.

Rankings for Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway

  • Ranks #1 in Arkansas for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Arkansas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #58 in the nation for salary and #264 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #49 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Arkansas

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $84,090 or $40.43 per hour which is 9% less than the Arkansas average salary of $92,470.

AverageLittle Rock-North Little Rock-ConwayArkansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$40.43$44.46-9.06%
Annual Salary$84,090$92,470-9.06%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $84,090 or $40.43 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageLittle Rock-North Little Rock-ConwayU.S.%
Hourly Wage$40.43$47.12-14.20%
Annual Salary$84,090$98,010-14.20%
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 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway earns an average annual salary of $91,154 which compares to the Arkansas average annual salary of $92,470. per year.

Cost-of-living in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway is 8% less than the Arkansas average, which means Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arkansas average.

  • Arkansas average salary is $92,470.
  • Arkansas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $103,689.
  • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway average salary is $84,090.
  • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway cost-of-living adjusted salary is $91,154.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$84,09092.25%$91,154
Arkansas$92,47089.18%$103,689
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 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $46,220 and $110,550 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $113,630, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $26,230, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $26,230
15%2 – 4 years9$26,230 – $46,220
25%5 – 9 years15$46,220 – $94,950
25%10 – 14 years15$94,950 – $110,550
15%15 – 20 years9$94,950 – $113,630
10%20+ years6Above $113,630
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $84,090, Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($90,830).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,630), Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,510), Health Care Social Workers ($59,860), School Psychologists ($66,720), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($71,090).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$90,830
Forensic Psychologists$84,090
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$71,090
School Psychologists$66,720
Health Care Social Workers$59,860
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,510
Social Workers$41,630
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway is 60.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $84,090 per year or $40.43 per hour in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $91,154 per year or $44 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway are Psychology Teachers($90,830), Forensic Psychologists($84,090), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($71,090).


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