Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 300.
  • School Psychologists in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk earn an average of $96,770 per year or $46.53 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut School Psychologists who work in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 1%.

Rankings for Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk

  • Ranks #1 in Connecticut for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Connecticut for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #29 in the nation for salary and #51 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #33 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Connecticut

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk School Psychologists earn an average of $96,770 or $46.53 per hour which is 6% more than the Connecticut average salary of $90,620.

AverageBridgeport-Stamford-NorwalkConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$46.53$43.576.79%
Annual Salary$96,770$90,6206.79%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk School Psychologists earn an average of $96,770 or $46.53 per hour which is 16% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageBridgeport-Stamford-NorwalkU.S.%
Hourly Wage$46.53$39.8016.91%
Annual Salary$96,770$82,77016.91%
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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk earns an average annual salary of $94,483 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $90,620. per year.

Cost-of-living in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 2% higher than the Connecticut average, which means Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Connecticut average.

  • Connecticut average salary is $90,620.
  • Connecticut cost-of-living adjusted salary is $87,606.
  • Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk average salary is $96,770.
  • Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk cost-of-living adjusted salary is $94,483.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk$96,770102.42%$94,483
Connecticut$90,620103.44%$87,606
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 Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $78,090 and $103,880 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $128,280, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $62,560, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year30Under $62,560
15%2 – 4 years45$62,560 – $78,090
25%5 – 9 years75$78,090 – $96,700
25%10 – 14 years75$96,700 – $103,880
15%15 – 20 years45$96,700 – $128,280
10%20+ years30Above $128,280
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $96,770, Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($124,480), and Psychology Teachers ($97,220).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,540), Marriage and Family Therapists ($67,090), Social Workers ($73,750), and Health Care Social Workers ($78,070).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$124,480
Psychology Teachers$97,220
School Psychologists$96,770
Health Care Social Workers$78,070
Social Workers$73,750
Marriage and Family Therapists$67,090
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,540
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is 300.

School Psychologists earn an average of $96,770 per year or $46.53 per hour in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk School Psychologists earn an average of $94,483 per year or $45 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($124,480), Psychology Teachers($97,220), School Psychologists($96,770).


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