Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.
  • School Psychologists in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $60,230 per year or $28.96 per hour.
  • The percentage of Mississippi School Psychologists who work in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in Mississippi for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Mississippi for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #245 in the nation for salary and #504 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #254 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Mississippi

Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $60,230 or $28.96 per hour which is 1% more than the Mississippi average salary of $59,280.

AverageSoutheast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan AreaMississippi% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.96$28.501.61%
Annual Salary$60,230$59,2801.60%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $60,230 or $28.96 per hour which is 27% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageSoutheast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.96$39.80-27.24%
Annual Salary$60,230$82,770-27.23%
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 Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $71,101 which compares to the Mississippi average annual salary of $59,280. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Mississippi average, which means Southeast 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.
  • Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $60,230.
  • Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,101.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area$60,23084.71%$71,101
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 Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $48,400 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 $47,250, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $47,250
15%2 – 4 years4$47,250 – $48,400
25%5 – 9 years8$48,400 – $61,940
25%10 – 14 years8$61,940 – $76,090
15%15 – 20 years4$61,940 – $76,090
10%20+ years3Above $76,090
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($36,700), Social Workers ($37,570), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,900).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$60,230
Health Care Social Workers$55,900
Social Workers$37,570
Substance Abuse Counselors$36,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.

School Psychologists earn an average of $60,230 per year or $28.96 per hour in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $71,101 per year or $34 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($60,230), Health Care Social Workers($55,900), Social Workers($37,570).


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

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