Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.
  • School Psychologists in Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $96,980 per year or $46.62 per hour.
  • The percentage of Colorado School Psychologists who work in Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #5 in Colorado for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Colorado for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #27 in the nation for salary and #162 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #248 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Colorado

Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $96,980 or $46.62 per hour which is 6% less than the Colorado average salary of $103,240.

AverageSouthwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan AreaColorado% Difference
Hourly Wage$46.62$49.63-6.06%
Annual Salary$96,980$103,240-6.06%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $96,980 or $46.62 per hour which is 17% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageSouthwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$46.62$39.8017.14%
Annual Salary$96,980$82,77017.17%
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 Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $101,444 which compares to the Colorado average annual salary of $103,240. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area is 4% less than the Colorado average, which means Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $96,980.
  • Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $101,444.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area$96,98095.60%$101,444
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 Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $81,590 and $103,590 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $119,380, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $74,370, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $74,370
15%2 – 4 years4$74,370 – $81,590
25%5 – 9 years8$81,590 – $100,260
25%10 – 14 years8$100,260 – $103,590
15%15 – 20 years4$100,260 – $119,380
10%20+ years3Above $119,380
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 Social Workers ($53,600), Health Care Social Workers ($54,120), Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,470), Marriage and Family Therapists ($63,130), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($80,590).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$96,980
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$80,590
Marriage and Family Therapists$63,130
Substance Abuse Counselors$54,470
Health Care Social Workers$54,120
Social Workers$53,600
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.

School Psychologists earn an average of $96,980 per year or $46.62 per hour in Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $101,444 per year or $49 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Colorado Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($96,980), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($80,590), Marriage and Family Therapists($63,130).


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