Salary Report for Kansas Forensic Psychologists
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Compare Kansas to U.S.
Kansas Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $98,390 which is 0% more than the national average salary of $98,010.
| Type | Kansas | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $47.30 | $47.12 | 0.38% |
| Average Annual Salary | $98,390 | $98,010 | 0.39% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Kansas, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $87,820 and $117,890 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $122,150, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $29,350, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 13 | Under $29,350 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 20 | $29,350 – $87,820 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 32 | $87,820 – $102,380 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 32 | $102,380 – $117,890 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 20 | $102,380 – $122,150 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 13 | Above $122,150 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Kansas psychologists earn about $106,529 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.
Cost-of-living in Kansas is 8% less than the national average, which means Kansas residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
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Salary Compared to Related Professions
Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($47,470), Social Workers ($47,850), Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,210), Health Care Social Workers ($59,940), Psychology Teachers ($63,300), School Psychologists ($70,490), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($96,950).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $98,390 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $96,950 |
| School Psychologists | $70,490 |
| Psychology Teachers | $63,300 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $59,940 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $49,210 |
| Social Workers | $47,850 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $47,470 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Kansas the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (2,490), Substance Abuse Counselors (2,240) and Health Care Social Workers (1,840).
The three professions in Kansas needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (15.5%), Psychology Teachers (8.3%) and Health Care Social Workers (8.2%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers | 2,370 | 2,490 | 5.1% | 230 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | 1,940 | 2,240 | 15.5% | 220 |
| Health Care Social Workers | 1,700 | 1,840 | 8.2% | 180 |
| Forensic Psychologists | 350 | 350 | 0% | 20 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 300 | 310 | 3.3% | 30 |
| Psychology Teachers | 240 | 260 | 8.3% | 30 |
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