Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • School Psychologists in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $58,770 per year or $28.25 per hour.
  • The percentage of Mississippi School Psychologists who work in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Mississippi for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Mississippi for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #248 in the nation for salary and #505 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #203 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Mississippi

Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $58,770 or $28.25 per hour which is almost same as Mississippi average salary of $59,280.

AverageNortheast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan AreaMississippi% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.25$28.50-0.88%
Annual Salary$58,770$59,280-0.86%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $58,770 or $28.25 per hour which is 28% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageNortheast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.25$39.80-29.02%
Annual Salary$58,770$82,770-29.00%
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 Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $69,378 which compares to the Mississippi average annual salary of $59,280. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Mississippi average, which means Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Mississippi average.

  • Mississippi average salary is $59,280.
  • Mississippi cost-of-living adjusted salary is $67,532.
  • Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $58,770.
  • Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $69,378.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area$58,77084.71%$69,378
Mississippi$59,28087.78%$67,532
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 Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $48,360 and $76,090 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 $45,560, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $45,560
15%2 – 4 years6$45,560 – $48,360
25%5 – 9 years10$48,360 – $50,080
25%10 – 14 years10$50,080 – $76,090
15%15 – 20 years6$50,080 – $76,090
10%20+ years4Above $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 $58,770, Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($73,280), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($70,900).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($36,100), Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,680), and Health Care Social Workers ($54,800).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$73,280
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$70,900
School Psychologists$58,770
Health Care Social Workers$54,800
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,680
Social Workers$36,100
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

School Psychologists earn an average of $58,770 per year or $28.25 per hour in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $69,378 per year or $33 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area are Psychology Teachers($73,280), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($70,900), School Psychologists($58,770).


Additional Salary Reports for School Psychologists in Mississippi cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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