Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Chico
Compared to California
Chico School Psychologists earn an average of $86,640 or $41.66 per hour which is 10% less than the California average salary of $96,530.
| Average | Chico | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $41.66 | $46.41 | -10.23% |
| Annual Salary | $86,640 | $96,530 | -10.25% |
Compared to the U.S.
Chico School Psychologists earn an average of $86,640 or $41.66 per hour which is 4% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Chico | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $41.66 | $39.80 | 4.67% |
| Annual Salary | $86,640 | $82,770 | 4.68% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Chico earns an average annual salary of $85,376 which compares to the California average annual salary of $96,530. per year.
Cost-of-living in Chico is 1% higher than the California average, which means Chico residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | $86,640 | 101.48% | $85,376 |
| California | $96,530 | 110.38% | $87,452 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Chico, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $67,230 and $101,100 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $126,120, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $48,690, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 4 | Under $48,690 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 6 | $48,690 – $67,230 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 10 | $67,230 – $98,750 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 10 | $98,750 – $101,100 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 6 | $98,750 – $126,120 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 4 | Above $126,120 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $86,640, Chico School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($100,970).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,230), Social Workers ($53,960), Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,390), and Health Care Social Workers ($63,530).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $100,970 |
| School Psychologists | $86,640 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $63,530 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $55,390 |
| Social Workers | $53,960 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,230 |
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