Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Fresno is 60.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Fresno earn an average of $90,600 per year or $43.56 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Forensic Psychologists who work in Fresno is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Fresno is less than 1%.

Rankings for Fresno

  • Ranks #7 in California for salary and #22 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #52 in the nation for salary and #86 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #48 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Fresno Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $90,600 or $43.56 per hour which is 19% less than the California average salary of $112,210.

AverageFresnoCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$43.56$53.95-19.26%
Annual Salary$90,600$112,210-19.26%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Fresno Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $90,600 or $43.56 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageFresnoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$43.56$47.12-7.56%
Annual Salary$90,600$98,010-7.56%
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 Fresno earns an average annual salary of $90,745 which compares to the California average annual salary of $112,210. per year.

Cost-of-living in Fresno is 0% less than the California average, which means Fresno residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $112,210.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $101,658.
  • Fresno average salary is $90,600.
  • Fresno cost-of-living adjusted salary is $90,745.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Fresno$90,60099.84%$90,745
California$112,210110.38%$101,658
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 Fresno, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $50,520 and $128,160 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $128,160, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $31,400, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $31,400
15%2 – 4 years9$31,400 – $50,520
25%5 – 9 years15$50,520 – $104,420
25%10 – 14 years15$104,420 – $128,160
15%15 – 20 years9$104,420 – $128,160
10%20+ years6Above $128,160
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 $90,600, Fresno Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($115,360), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($114,390).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,780), Social Workers ($53,960), Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,920), Health Care Social Workers ($81,840), and Psychology Teachers ($81,940).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$115,360
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$114,390
Forensic Psychologists$90,600
Psychology Teachers$81,940
Health Care Social Workers$81,840
Marriage and Family Therapists$56,920
Social Workers$53,960
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,780
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Fresno Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Fresno is 60.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $90,600 per year or $43.56 per hour in Fresno.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Fresno Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $90,745 per year or $44 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Fresno are School Psychologists($115,360), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($114,390), Forensic Psychologists($90,600).


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