Salary Report for Colorado School Psychologists
Colorado Rankings
Compare Colorado to U.S.
Colorado School Psychologists earn an average of $103,240 which is 24% more than the national average salary of $82,770.
Type | Colorado | U.S. | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Average Hourly Wage | $49.63 | $39.80 | 24.70% |
Average Annual Salary | $103,240 | $82,770 | 24.73% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Colorado, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $81,590 and $124,240 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $133,160, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $76,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 119 | Under $76,730 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 178 | $76,730 – $81,590 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 298 | $81,590 – $99,010 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 298 | $99,010 – $124,240 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 178 | $99,010 – $133,160 |
10% | 20+ years | 119 | Above $133,160 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Colorado psychologists earn about $100,360 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $82,770.
Cost-of-living in Colorado is 3% higher than the national average, which means Colorado 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
School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,900), Health Care Social Workers ($58,450), Social Workers ($59,790), Marriage and Family Therapists ($73,040), Psychology Teachers ($74,040), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,760).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
School Psychologists | $103,240 |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $86,760 |
Psychology Teachers | $74,040 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | $73,040 |
Social Workers | $59,790 |
Health Care Social Workers | $58,450 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $57,900 |
Salaries Ranked by Colorado Cities
The average salary for School Psychologists in Colorado is $103,240. The top cities that pay School Psychologists the most are Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area ($99,700), Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area ($96,980) and Greeley ($94,130).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay School Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Denver-Aurora-Lakewood ($98,285), Greeley ($95,699) and Fort Collins ($92,950).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for School 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 School Psychologists salary will have in that area.
Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
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Boulder | $116,280 | $113,355 | $-2,925 |
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood | $105,450 | $98,285 | $-7,165 |
Colorado Springs | $101,010 | $103,156 | $2,146 |
Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area | $99,700 | $104,289 | $4,589 |
Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area | $96,980 | $101,444 | $4,464 |
Greeley | $94,130 | $95,699 | $1,569 |
Fort Collins | $93,080 | $92,950 | $-130 |
Salary FAQ for Colorado School Psychologists
City and Rural Summaries
Boulder
Average School Psychologists Salary: $116,280
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $113,355
Hourly Wage: $55.91
Currently Employed: 80
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.58
Boulder Salary Report
Colorado Springs
Average School Psychologists Salary: $101,010
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $103,156
Hourly Wage: $49
Currently Employed: 190
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.92
Colorado Springs Salary Report
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood
Average School Psychologists Salary: $105,450
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $98,285
Hourly Wage: $50.70
Currently Employed: 650
Cost-of-Living Index: 107.29
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Salary Report
Fort Collins
Average School Psychologists Salary: $93,080
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $92,950
Hourly Wage: $45
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.14
Fort Collins Salary Report
Greeley
Average School Psychologists Salary: $94,130
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $95,699
Hourly Wage: $45.25
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.36
Greeley Salary Report
Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area
Average School Psychologists Salary: $99,700
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $104,289
Hourly Wage: $48
Currently Employed: 30
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.60
Northwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area
Average School Psychologists Salary: $96,980
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $101,444
Hourly Wage: $46.62
Currently Employed: 30
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.60
Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
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