Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is 40.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Albany-Schenectady-Troy earn an average of $102,080 per year or $49.08 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York Forensic Psychologists who work in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is less than 1%.

Rankings for Albany-Schenectady-Troy

  • Ranks #2 in New York for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #21 in the nation for salary and #75 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #70 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Albany-Schenectady-Troy Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $102,080 or $49.08 per hour which is 1% less than the New York average salary of $104,140.

AverageAlbany-Schenectady-TroyNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$49.08$50.07-1.98%
Annual Salary$102,080$104,140-1.98%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Albany-Schenectady-Troy Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $102,080 or $49.08 per hour which is 4% more than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageAlbany-Schenectady-TroyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$49.08$47.124.16%
Annual Salary$102,080$98,0104.15%
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 Albany-Schenectady-Troy earns an average annual salary of $101,775 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $104,140. per year.

Cost-of-living in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is 0% higher than the New York average, which means Albany-Schenectady-Troy residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New York average.

  • New York average salary is $104,140.
  • New York cost-of-living adjusted salary is $94,492.
  • Albany-Schenectady-Troy average salary is $102,080.
  • Albany-Schenectady-Troy cost-of-living adjusted salary is $101,775.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Albany-Schenectady-Troy$102,080100.30%$101,775
New York$104,140110.21%$94,492
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 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $93,660 and $120,240 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $121,760, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $46,820, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $46,820
15%2 – 4 years6$46,820 – $93,660
25%5 – 9 years10$93,660 – $103,900
25%10 – 14 years10$103,900 – $120,240
15%15 – 20 years6$103,900 – $121,760
10%20+ years4Above $121,760
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $102,080, Albany-Schenectady-Troy Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($108,810).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,880), Health Care Social Workers ($55,210), Social Workers ($63,920), School Psychologists ($75,090), and Psychology Teachers ($88,430).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$108,810
Forensic Psychologists$102,080
Psychology Teachers$88,430
School Psychologists$75,090
Social Workers$63,920
Health Care Social Workers$55,210
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Albany-Schenectady-Troy Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is 40.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $102,080 per year or $49.08 per hour in Albany-Schenectady-Troy.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Albany-Schenectady-Troy Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $101,775 per year or $49 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Albany-Schenectady-Troy are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($108,810), Forensic Psychologists($102,080), Psychology Teachers($88,430).


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