2023 Salary Report for Forensic Psychologists in New York

Salary Report for New York Forensic Psychologists

New York Rankings

Compare New York to U.S.

New York Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $104,140 which is 6% more than the national average salary of $98,010.

Type	New York	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$50.07	$47.12	6.26%
Average Annual Salary	$104,140	$98,010	6.25%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In New York, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $79,620 and $127,750 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $138,400, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $30,160, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	45	Under $30,160
15%	2 – 4 years	68	$30,160 – $79,620
25%	5 – 9 years	112	$79,620 – $110,550
25%	10 – 14 years	112	$110,550 – $127,750
15%	15 – 20 years	68	$110,550 – $138,400
10%	20+ years	45	Above $138,400

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in New York psychologists earn about $94,492 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.

Cost-of-living in New York is 10% higher than the national average, which means New York 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 $104,140, New York Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($120,350), and Psychology Teachers ($104,580).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,050), Health Care Social Workers ($61,680), Marriage and Family Therapists ($62,210), Social Workers ($68,660), and School Psychologists ($97,640).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$120,350
Psychology Teachers	$104,580
Forensic Psychologists	$104,140
School Psychologists	$97,640
Social Workers	$68,660
Marriage and Family Therapists	$62,210
Health Care Social Workers	$61,680
Substance Abuse Counselors	$56,050

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in New York the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (34,560), Substance Abuse Counselors (25,650) and Health Care Social Workers (25,360).

The three professions in New York needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (33.4%), Marriage and Family Therapists (28.2%) and Health Care Social Workers (26.7%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	27,830	34,560	24.2%	3,520
Health Care Social Workers	20,020	25,360	26.7%	2,600
Substance Abuse Counselors	19,230	25,650	33.4%	2,700
Psychology Teachers	6,530	7,670	17.5%	760
Marriage and Family Therapists	1,740	2,230	28.2%	230
Forensic Psychologists	810	860	6.2%	60

Salaries Ranked by New York Cities

The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in New York is $104,140. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most are New York-Newark-Jersey City ($102,220) and Albany-Schenectady-Troy ($102,080).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary are New York-Newark-Jersey City ($88,525) and Albany-Schenectady-Troy ($101,775).

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
New York-Newark-Jersey City	$102,220	$88,525	$-13,695
Albany-Schenectady-Troy	$102,080	$101,775	$-305

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Official Data Sources for Forensic Psychologists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data