Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Colorado Springs is 190.
  • School Psychologists in Colorado Springs earn an average of $101,010 per year or $48.56 per hour.
  • The percentage of Colorado School Psychologists who work in Colorado Springs is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Colorado Springs is less than 1%.

Rankings for Colorado Springs

  • Ranks #3 in Colorado for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Colorado for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #18 in the nation for salary and #109 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #53 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Colorado

Colorado Springs School Psychologists earn an average of $101,010 or $48.56 per hour which is 2% less than the Colorado average salary of $103,240.

AverageColorado SpringsColorado% Difference
Hourly Wage$48.56$49.63-2.16%
Annual Salary$101,010$103,240-2.16%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Colorado Springs School Psychologists earn an average of $101,010 or $48.56 per hour which is 22% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageColorado SpringsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$48.56$39.8022.01%
Annual Salary$101,010$82,77022.04%
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 Colorado Springs earns an average annual salary of $103,156 which compares to the Colorado average annual salary of $103,240. per year.

Cost-of-living in Colorado Springs is 2% less than the Colorado average, which means Colorado Springs residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Colorado average.

  • Colorado average salary is $103,240.
  • Colorado cost-of-living adjusted salary is $100,360.
  • Colorado Springs average salary is $101,010.
  • Colorado Springs cost-of-living adjusted salary is $103,156.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Colorado Springs$101,01097.92%$103,156
Colorado$103,240102.87%$100,360
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 Colorado Springs, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $81,590 and $117,910 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $131,810, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $76,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year19Under $76,730
15%2 – 4 years28$76,730 – $81,590
25%5 – 9 years48$81,590 – $98,670
25%10 – 14 years48$98,670 – $117,910
15%15 – 20 years28$98,670 – $131,810
10%20+ years19Above $131,810
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 ($51,330), Health Care Social Workers ($57,200), Social Workers ($57,330), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($79,810).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$101,010
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$79,810
Social Workers$57,330
Health Care Social Workers$57,200
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,330
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Colorado Springs School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Colorado Springs is 190.

School Psychologists earn an average of $101,010 per year or $48.56 per hour in Colorado Springs.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Colorado Springs School Psychologists earn an average of $103,156 per year or $50 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Colorado Springs are School Psychologists($101,010), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($79,810), Social Workers($57,330).


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