Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Providence-Warwick is 110.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Providence-Warwick earn an average of $91,930 per year or $44.20 per hour.
  • The percentage of Rhode Island Forensic Psychologists who work in Providence-Warwick is 100%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Providence-Warwick is 1%.

Rankings for Providence-Warwick

  • Ranks #1 in Rhode Island for salary and #0 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Rhode Island for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #46 in the nation for salary and #not found when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #27 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Rhode Island

Providence-Warwick Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $91,930 or $44.20 per hour which is almost same as Rhode Island average salary of $92,400.

AverageProvidence-WarwickRhode Island% Difference
Hourly Wage$44.20$44.43-0.52%
Annual Salary$91,930$92,400-0.51%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Providence-Warwick Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $91,930 or $44.20 per hour which is 6% less than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageProvidence-WarwickU.S.%
Hourly Wage$44.20$47.12-6.20%
Annual Salary$91,930$98,010-6.20%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

  • Rhode Island average salary is $92,400.
  • Rhode Island cost-of-living adjusted salary is $90,722.
  • Providence-Warwick average salary is $91,930.

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Providence-Warwick, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $47,630 and $126,530 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $151,680, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $29,820, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $29,820
15%2 – 4 years16$29,820 – $47,630
25%5 – 9 years28$47,630 – $62,410
25%10 – 14 years28$62,410 – $126,530
15%15 – 20 years16$62,410 – $151,680
10%20+ years11Above $151,680
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 $91,930, Providence-Warwick Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($95,470).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,930), Social Workers ($61,810), Health Care Social Workers ($67,590), School Psychologists ($85,560), and Psychology Teachers ($91,750).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$95,470
Forensic Psychologists$91,930
Psychology Teachers$91,750
School Psychologists$85,560
Health Care Social Workers$67,590
Social Workers$61,810
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,930
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Providence-Warwick Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Providence-Warwick is 110.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $91,930 per year or $44.20 per hour in Providence-Warwick.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Providence-Warwick Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $0 per year or $0 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Providence-Warwick are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($95,470), Forensic Psychologists($91,930), Psychology Teachers($91,750).


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