Salary Report for Washington Forensic Psychologists
Washington Rankings
Compare Washington to U.S.
Washington Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $105,640 which is 7% more than the national average salary of $98,010.
Type | Washington | U.S. | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Average Hourly Wage | $50.79 | $47.12 | 7.79% |
Average Annual Salary | $105,640 | $98,010 | 7.78% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Washington, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $96,200 and $124,490 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $131,210, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $56,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 40 | Under $56,730 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 60 | $56,730 – $96,200 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 100 | $96,200 – $111,030 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 100 | $111,030 – $124,490 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 60 | $111,030 – $131,210 |
10% | 20+ years | 40 | Above $131,210 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Washington psychologists earn about $98,398 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.
Cost-of-living in Washington is 7% higher than the national average, which means Washington 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
Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($49,220), Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,500), Social Workers ($60,230), Health Care Social Workers ($71,800), Psychology Teachers ($74,460), School Psychologists ($95,780), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($103,190).
Title | Annual Salary |
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Forensic Psychologists | $105,640 |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $103,190 |
School Psychologists | $95,780 |
Psychology Teachers | $74,460 |
Health Care Social Workers | $71,800 |
Social Workers | $60,230 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $56,500 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | $49,220 |
Salaries Ranked by Washington Cities
The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in Washington is $105,640. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ($106,180).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ($94,846).
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 |
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Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $106,180 | $94,846 | $-11,334 |
Salary FAQ for Washington Forensic Psychologists
City and Rural Summaries
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
Average Forensic Psychologists Salary: $106,180
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $94,846
Hourly Wage: $51.05
Currently Employed: 330
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.95
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Salary Report
Official Data Sources for Forensic Psychologists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data