Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 620.
  • School Psychologists in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson earn an average of $86,030 per year or $41.36 per hour.
  • The percentage of Maryland School Psychologists who work in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 100%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 1%.

Rankings for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson

  • Ranks #2 in Maryland for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Maryland for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #60 in the nation for salary and #33 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #17 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Maryland

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson School Psychologists earn an average of $86,030 or $41.36 per hour which is 2% less than the Maryland average salary of $88,610.

AverageBaltimore-Columbia-TowsonMaryland% Difference
Hourly Wage$41.36$42.60-2.91%
Annual Salary$86,030$88,610-2.91%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson School Psychologists earn an average of $86,030 or $41.36 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageBaltimore-Columbia-TowsonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$41.36$39.803.92%
Annual Salary$86,030$82,7703.94%
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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson earns an average annual salary of $81,615 which compares to the Maryland average annual salary of $88,610. per year.

Cost-of-living in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 5% higher than the Maryland average, which means Baltimore-Columbia-Towson residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maryland average.

  • Maryland average salary is $88,610.
  • Maryland cost-of-living adjusted salary is $83,225.
  • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson average salary is $86,030.
  • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson cost-of-living adjusted salary is $81,615.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson$86,030105.41%$81,615
Maryland$88,610106.47%$83,225
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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $64,740 and $102,880 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $118,720, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $61,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year62Under $61,000
15%2 – 4 years93$61,000 – $64,740
25%5 – 9 years155$64,740 – $94,460
25%10 – 14 years155$94,460 – $102,880
15%15 – 20 years93$94,460 – $118,720
10%20+ years62Above $118,720
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 $86,030, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($112,960), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($90,860).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,670), Marriage and Family Therapists ($57,180), Social Workers ($63,150), Health Care Social Workers ($64,060), and Psychology Teachers ($80,940).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$112,960
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$90,860
School Psychologists$86,030
Psychology Teachers$80,940
Health Care Social Workers$64,060
Social Workers$63,150
Marriage and Family Therapists$57,180
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,670
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 620.

School Psychologists earn an average of $86,030 per year or $41.36 per hour in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson School Psychologists earn an average of $81,615 per year or $39 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson are Forensic Psychologists($112,960), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($90,860), School Psychologists($86,030).


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