Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Jackson
Compared to Mississippi
Jackson School Psychologists earn an average of $55,650 or $26.76 per hour which is 6% less than the Mississippi average salary of $59,280.
| Average | Jackson | Mississippi | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.76 | $28.50 | -6.11% |
| Annual Salary | $55,650 | $59,280 | -6.12% |
Compared to the U.S.
Jackson School Psychologists earn an average of $55,650 or $26.76 per hour which is 32% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Jackson | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $26.76 | $39.80 | -32.76% |
| Annual Salary | $55,650 | $82,770 | -32.77% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Jackson earns an average annual salary of $61,744 which compares to the Mississippi average annual salary of $59,280. per year.
Cost-of-living in Jackson is 10% less than the Mississippi average, which means Jackson residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Mississippi average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $55,650 | 90.13% | $61,744 |
| Mississippi | $59,280 | 87.78% | $67,532 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Jackson, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $47,250 and $61,540 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 $37,220, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 3 | Under $37,220 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 4 | $37,220 – $47,250 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 8 | $47,250 – $50,740 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 8 | $50,740 – $61,540 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 4 | $50,740 – $76,090 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 3 | Above $76,090 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $55,650, Jackson School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($79,660), and Psychology Teachers ($61,250).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($37,080), Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,780), and Health Care Social Workers ($54,830).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $79,660 |
| Psychology Teachers | $61,250 |
| School Psychologists | $55,650 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $54,830 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $45,780 |
| Social Workers | $37,080 |
FAQ for Jackson School Psychologists
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