Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Dayton
Compared to Ohio
Dayton Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $112,800 or $54.23 per hour which is 16% more than the Ohio average salary of $96,970.
| Average | Dayton | Ohio | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $54.23 | $46.62 | 16.32% |
| Annual Salary | $112,800 | $96,970 | 16.32% |
Compared to the U.S.
Dayton Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $112,800 or $54.23 per hour which is 15% more than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.
| Average | Dayton | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $54.23 | $47.12 | 15.09% |
| Annual Salary | $112,800 | $98,010 | 15.09% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Dayton earns an average annual salary of $128,532 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $96,970. per year.
Cost-of-living in Dayton is 12% less than the Ohio average, which means Dayton residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $112,800 | 87.76% | $128,532 |
| Ohio | $96,970 | 91.69% | $105,759 |
| U.S. | $98,010 | – | $98,010 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Dayton, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $101,000 and $132,920 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $149,740, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $79,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 12 | Under $79,640 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 18 | $79,640 – $101,000 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 30 | $101,000 – $114,420 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 30 | $114,420 – $132,920 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 18 | $114,420 – $149,740 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 12 | Above $149,740 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,080), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,930), Health Care Social Workers ($59,410), School Psychologists ($74,110), Psychology Teachers ($79,680), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($111,610).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $112,800 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $111,610 |
| Psychology Teachers | $79,680 |
| School Psychologists | $74,110 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $59,410 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,930 |
| Social Workers | $49,080 |
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