Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 120.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario earn an average of $104,710 per year or $50.34 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Forensic Psychologists who work in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 1%.

Rankings for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario

  • Ranks #5 in California for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #15 in the nation for salary and #42 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #24 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $104,710 or $50.34 per hour which is 6% less than the California average salary of $112,210.

AverageRiverside-San Bernardino-OntarioCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$50.34$53.95-6.69%
Annual Salary$104,710$112,210-6.68%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $104,710 or $50.34 per hour which is 6% more than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageRiverside-San Bernardino-OntarioU.S.%
Hourly Wage$50.34$47.126.83%
Annual Salary$104,710$98,0106.84%
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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario earns an average annual salary of $100,964 which compares to the California average annual salary of $112,210. per year.

Cost-of-living in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 4% higher than the California average, which means Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario residents have an overall higher 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.
  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario average salary is $104,710.
  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario cost-of-living adjusted salary is $100,964.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario$104,710103.71%$100,964
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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $91,440 and $129,770 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $144,660, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $52,520, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $52,520
15%2 – 4 years18$52,520 – $91,440
25%5 – 9 years30$91,440 – $112,240
25%10 – 14 years30$112,240 – $129,770
15%15 – 20 years18$112,240 – $144,660
10%20+ years12Above $144,660
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 $104,710, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($116,500), and Psychology Teachers ($112,060).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($57,920), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,450), Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,870), Health Care Social Workers ($75,270), and School Psychologists ($103,230).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$116,500
Psychology Teachers$112,060
Forensic Psychologists$104,710
School Psychologists$103,230
Health Care Social Workers$75,270
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,870
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,450
Social Workers$57,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario is 120.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $104,710 per year or $50.34 per hour in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $100,964 per year or $49 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($116,500), Psychology Teachers($112,060), Forensic Psychologists($104,710).


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