Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 130.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson earn an average of $86,650 per year or $41.66 per hour.
  • The percentage of Indiana Forensic Psychologists who work in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 100%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 1%.

Rankings for Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson

  • Ranks #1 in Indiana for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Indiana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #56 in the nation for salary and #182 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #23 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Indiana

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $86,650 or $41.66 per hour which is almost same as Indiana average salary of $86,730.

AverageIndianapolis-Carmel-AndersonIndiana% Difference
Hourly Wage$41.66$41.70-0.10%
Annual Salary$86,650$86,730-0.09%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $86,650 or $41.66 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageIndianapolis-Carmel-AndersonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$41.66$47.12-11.59%
Annual Salary$86,650$98,010-11.59%
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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson earns an average annual salary of $91,490 which compares to the Indiana average annual salary of $86,730. per year.

Cost-of-living in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 5% less than the Indiana average, which means Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Indiana average.

  • Indiana average salary is $86,730.
  • Indiana cost-of-living adjusted salary is $93,762.
  • Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson average salary is $86,650.
  • Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson cost-of-living adjusted salary is $91,490.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson$86,65094.71%$91,490
Indiana$86,73092.50%$93,762
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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $62,350 and $111,490 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $120,240, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $49,130, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $49,130
15%2 – 4 years20$49,130 – $62,350
25%5 – 9 years32$62,350 – $95,220
25%10 – 14 years32$95,220 – $111,490
15%15 – 20 years20$95,220 – $120,240
10%20+ years13Above $120,240
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 ($48,730), Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,330), Marriage and Family Therapists ($57,470), Health Care Social Workers ($58,870), School Psychologists ($69,810), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($73,650), and Psychology Teachers ($84,570).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$86,650
Psychology Teachers$84,570
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$73,650
School Psychologists$69,810
Health Care Social Workers$58,870
Marriage and Family Therapists$57,470
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,330
Social Workers$48,730
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 130.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $86,650 per year or $41.66 per hour in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $91,490 per year or $44 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson are Forensic Psychologists($86,650), Psychology Teachers($84,570), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($73,650).


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