Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is 270.
  • School Psychologists in Albany-Schenectady-Troy earn an average of $75,090 per year or $36.10 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York School Psychologists who work in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is less than 1%.

Rankings for Albany-Schenectady-Troy

  • Ranks #9 in New York for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #127 in the nation for salary and #75 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #37 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Albany-Schenectady-Troy School Psychologists earn an average of $75,090 or $36.10 per hour which is 23% less than the New York average salary of $97,640.

AverageAlbany-Schenectady-TroyNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.10$46.94-23.09%
Annual Salary$75,090$97,640-23.10%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Albany-Schenectady-Troy School Psychologists earn an average of $75,090 or $36.10 per hour which is 9% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageAlbany-Schenectady-TroyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.10$39.80-9.30%
Annual Salary$75,090$82,770-9.28%
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 Albany-Schenectady-Troy earns an average annual salary of $74,865 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $97,640. per year.

Cost-of-living in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is 0% higher than the New York average, which means Albany-Schenectady-Troy residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New York average.

  • New York average salary is $97,640.
  • New York cost-of-living adjusted salary is $88,595.
  • Albany-Schenectady-Troy average salary is $75,090.
  • Albany-Schenectady-Troy cost-of-living adjusted salary is $74,865.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Albany-Schenectady-Troy$75,090100.30%$74,865
New York$97,640110.21%$88,595
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 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $60,990 and $94,460 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $104,820, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $49,660, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year27Under $49,660
15%2 – 4 years40$49,660 – $60,990
25%5 – 9 years68$60,990 – $63,010
25%10 – 14 years68$63,010 – $94,460
15%15 – 20 years40$63,010 – $104,820
10%20+ years27Above $104,820
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 $75,090, Albany-Schenectady-Troy School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($108,810), Forensic Psychologists ($102,080), and Psychology Teachers ($88,430).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,880), Health Care Social Workers ($55,210), and Social Workers ($63,920).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$108,810
Forensic Psychologists$102,080
Psychology Teachers$88,430
School Psychologists$75,090
Social Workers$63,920
Health Care Social Workers$55,210
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Albany-Schenectady-Troy School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Albany-Schenectady-Troy is 270.

School Psychologists earn an average of $75,090 per year or $36.10 per hour in Albany-Schenectady-Troy.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Albany-Schenectady-Troy School Psychologists earn an average of $74,865 per year or $36 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Albany-Schenectady-Troy are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($108,810), Forensic Psychologists($102,080), Psychology Teachers($88,430).


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