Salary Report for New Jersey Forensic Psychologists
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Compare New Jersey to U.S.
New Jersey Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $95,090 which is 2% less than the national average salary of $98,010.
| Type | New Jersey | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $45.71 | $47.12 | -2.99% |
| Average Annual Salary | $95,090 | $98,010 | -2.98% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In New Jersey, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $76,890 and $125,930 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $127,750, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $38,210, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 33 | Under $38,210 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 50 | $38,210 – $76,890 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 82 | $76,890 – $98,680 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 82 | $98,680 – $125,930 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 50 | $98,680 – $127,750 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 33 | Above $127,750 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in New Jersey psychologists earn about $85,543 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.
Cost-of-living in New Jersey is 11% higher than the national average, which means New Jersey 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
With an average annual salary of $95,090, New Jersey Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($143,150), and Psychology Teachers ($96,000).
However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($63,430), Health Care Social Workers ($71,310), Social Workers ($75,410), Marriage and Family Therapists ($81,330), and School Psychologists ($88,570).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $143,150 |
| Psychology Teachers | $96,000 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $95,090 |
| School Psychologists | $88,570 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $81,330 |
| Social Workers | $75,410 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $71,310 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $63,430 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in New Jersey the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (13,020), Social Workers (5,450) and Marriage and Family Therapists (4,840).
The three professions in New Jersey needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (21.9%), Psychology Teachers (11.3%) and Health Care Social Workers (9.5%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse Counselors | 10,680 | 13,020 | 21.9% | 1,320 |
| Social Workers | 5,010 | 5,450 | 8.8% | 520 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 5,000 | 4,840 | -3.2% | 440 |
| Health Care Social Workers | 3,480 | 3,810 | 9.5% | 370 |
| Psychology Teachers | 1,600 | 1,780 | 11.3% | 170 |
| Forensic Psychologists | 610 | 600 | -1.6% | 40 |
| Industrial Organizational Psychologists | 350 | 350 | 0% | 20 |
Salary FAQ for New Jersey Forensic Psychologists
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