Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 150.
  • School Psychologists in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $57,320 per year or $27.56 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina School Psychologists who work in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #5 in North Carolina for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #252 in the nation for salary and #461 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #67 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $57,320 or $27.56 per hour which is 11% less than the North Carolina average salary of $65,110.

AveragePiedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.56$31.30-11.95%
Annual Salary$57,320$65,110-11.96%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $57,320 or $27.56 per hour which is 30% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AveragePiedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.56$39.80-30.75%
Annual Salary$57,320$82,770-30.75%
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 Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $66,320 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $65,110. per year.

Cost-of-living in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the North Carolina average, which means Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Carolina average.

  • North Carolina average salary is $65,110.
  • North Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $70,895.
  • Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $57,320.
  • Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $66,320.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area$57,32086.43%$66,320
North Carolina$65,11091.84%$70,895
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 Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $48,470 and $63,560 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $81,290, 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.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year15Under $37,220
15%2 – 4 years22$37,220 – $48,470
25%5 – 9 years38$48,470 – $63,010
25%10 – 14 years38$63,010 – $63,560
15%15 – 20 years22$63,010 – $81,290
10%20+ years15Above $81,290
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 $57,320, Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($106,950), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($83,990), and Psychology Teachers ($64,740).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,090), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,870), and Health Care Social Workers ($54,480).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$106,950
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$83,990
Psychology Teachers$64,740
School Psychologists$57,320
Health Care Social Workers$54,480
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,870
Social Workers$47,090
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 150.

School Psychologists earn an average of $57,320 per year or $27.56 per hour in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $66,320 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Piedmont North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area are Forensic Psychologists($106,950), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($83,990), Psychology Teachers($64,740).


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