Salary Report for Maryland Forensic Psychologists
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Compare Maryland to U.S.
Maryland Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $111,350 which is 13% more than the national average salary of $98,010.
| Type | Maryland | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $53.54 | $47.12 | 13.62% |
| Average Annual Salary | $111,350 | $98,010 | 13.61% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Maryland, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $87,190 and $134,780 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $159,700, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $52,170, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 53 | Under $52,170 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 80 | $52,170 – $87,190 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 132 | $87,190 – $114,050 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 132 | $114,050 – $134,780 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 80 | $114,050 – $159,700 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 53 | Above $159,700 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Maryland psychologists earn about $104,583 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.
Cost-of-living in Maryland is 6% higher than the national average, which means Maryland residents have an overall higher 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 Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,700), Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,840), Social Workers ($62,440), Health Care Social Workers ($62,560), Psychology Teachers ($85,860), School Psychologists ($88,610), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($93,330).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $111,350 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $93,330 |
| School Psychologists | $88,610 |
| Psychology Teachers | $85,860 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $62,560 |
| Social Workers | $62,440 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $56,840 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $56,700 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Maryland the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (7,790), Social Workers (7,370) and Health Care Social Workers (4,900).
The three professions in Maryland needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (23.3%), Social Workers (22.2%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (21.9%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse Counselors | 6,320 | 7,790 | 23.3% | 800 |
| Social Workers | 6,030 | 7,370 | 22.2% | 750 |
| Health Care Social Workers | 4,130 | 4,900 | 18.6% | 490 |
| Forensic Psychologists | 1,910 | 1,990 | 4.2% | 140 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 1,370 | 1,670 | 21.9% | 170 |
| Psychology Teachers | 930 | 1,060 | 14% | 100 |
| Industrial Organizational Psychologists | 70 | 80 | 14.3% | 10 |
Salaries Ranked by Maryland Cities
The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in Maryland is $111,350. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most are Hagerstown-Martinsburg ($75,100) and Baltimore-Columbia-Towson ($112,960).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Hagerstown-Martinsburg ($81,719) and Baltimore-Columbia-Towson ($107,163).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Forensic Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Forensic Psychologists salary will have in that area.
| Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $112,960 | $107,163 | $-5,797 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $75,100 | $81,719 | $6,619 |
Salary FAQ for Maryland Forensic Psychologists
City and Rural Summaries
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
Average Forensic Psychologists Salary: $112,960
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $107,163
Hourly Wage: $54.31
Currently Employed: 210
Cost-of-Living Index: 105.41
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Salary Report
Official Data Sources for Forensic Psychologists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data