Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.
  • School Psychologists in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $60,440 per year or $29.06 per hour.
  • The percentage of Kentucky School Psychologists who work in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #5 in Kentucky for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Kentucky for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #244 in the nation for salary and #478 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #143 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Kentucky

Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $60,440 or $29.06 per hour which is 11% less than the Kentucky average salary of $67,930.

AverageCentral Kentucky Nonmetropolitan AreaKentucky% Difference
Hourly Wage$29.06$32.66-11.02%
Annual Salary$60,440$67,930-11.03%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $60,440 or $29.06 per hour which is 26% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageCentral Kentucky Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$29.06$39.80-26.98%
Annual Salary$60,440$82,770-26.98%
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 Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $70,263 which compares to the Kentucky average annual salary of $67,930. per year.

Cost-of-living in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Kentucky average, which means Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Kentucky average.

  • Kentucky average salary is $67,930.
  • Kentucky cost-of-living adjusted salary is $75,663.
  • Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $60,440.
  • Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $70,263.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area$60,44086.02%$70,263
Kentucky$67,93089.78%$75,663
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 Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $59,260 and $63,750 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $76,090, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $47,250, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $47,250
15%2 – 4 years10$47,250 – $59,260
25%5 – 9 years18$59,260 – $61,540
25%10 – 14 years18$61,540 – $63,750
15%15 – 20 years10$61,540 – $76,090
10%20+ years7Above $76,090
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 $60,440, Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($64,210).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,440), Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,740), Health Care Social Workers ($52,810), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,540).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$64,210
School Psychologists$60,440
Marriage and Family Therapists$58,540
Health Care Social Workers$52,810
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,740
Social Workers$41,440
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.

School Psychologists earn an average of $60,440 per year or $29.06 per hour in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $70,263 per year or $34 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area are Psychology Teachers($64,210), School Psychologists($60,440), Marriage and Family Therapists($58,540).


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