Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • School Psychologists in Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $62,150 per year or $29.88 per hour.
  • The percentage of Alabama School Psychologists who work in Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Alabama for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Alabama for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #231 in the nation for salary and #516 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #231 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Alabama

Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $62,150 or $29.88 per hour which is almost same as Alabama average salary of $62,650.

AverageNortheast Alabama Nonmetropolitan AreaAlabama% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.88$30.12-0.80%
Annual Salary$62,150$62,650-0.80%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $62,150 or $29.88 per hour which is 24% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageNortheast Alabama Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.88$39.80-24.92%
Annual Salary$62,150$82,770-24.91%
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, School Psychologists in Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $74,342 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $62,650. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area is 16% less than the Alabama average, which means Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alabama average.

  • Alabama average salary is $62,650.
  • Alabama cost-of-living adjusted salary is $70,196.
  • Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $62,150.
  • Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $74,342.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area$62,15083.60%$74,342
Alabama$62,65089.25%$70,196
U.S.$82,770$82,770
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $60,210 and $61,940 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $63,900, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $58,860, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $58,860
15%2 – 4 years6$58,860 – $60,210
25%5 – 9 years10$60,210 – $61,040
25%10 – 14 years10$61,040 – $61,940
15%15 – 20 years6$61,040 – $63,900
10%20+ years4Above $63,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,640), Social Workers ($45,340), and Health Care Social Workers ($48,490).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$62,150
Health Care Social Workers$48,490
Social Workers$45,340
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

School Psychologists earn an average of $62,150 per year or $29.88 per hour in Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $74,342 per year or $36 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeast Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($62,150), Health Care Social Workers($48,490), Social Workers($45,340).


Additional Salary Reports for School Psychologists in Alabama cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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