Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Dayton
Compared to Ohio
Dayton School Psychologists earn an average of $74,110 or $35.63 per hour which is almost same as Ohio average salary of $74,200.
| Average | Dayton | Ohio | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $35.63 | $35.68 | -0.14% |
| Annual Salary | $74,110 | $74,200 | -0.12% |
Compared to the U.S.
Dayton School Psychologists earn an average of $74,110 or $35.63 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Dayton | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $35.63 | $39.80 | -10.48% |
| Annual Salary | $74,110 | $82,770 | -10.46% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Dayton earns an average annual salary of $84,446 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $74,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in Dayton is 12% less than the Ohio average, which means Dayton residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | $74,110 | 87.76% | $84,446 |
| Ohio | $74,200 | 91.69% | $80,925 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Dayton, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $60,830 and $80,680 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $100,620, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $48,390, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 13 | Under $48,390 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 20 | $48,390 – $60,830 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 32 | $60,830 – $78,100 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 32 | $78,100 – $80,680 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 20 | $78,100 – $100,620 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 13 | Above $100,620 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $74,110, Dayton School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($112,800), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($111,610), and Psychology Teachers ($79,680).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,080), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,930), and Health Care Social Workers ($59,410).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $112,800 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $111,610 |
| Psychology Teachers | $79,680 |
| School Psychologists | $74,110 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $59,410 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,930 |
| Social Workers | $49,080 |
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