Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Pennsylvania
Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $68,290 or $32.83 per hour which is 14% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $80,280.
| Average | Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $32.83 | $38.60 | -14.95% |
| Annual Salary | $68,290 | $80,280 | -14.94% |
Compared to the U.S.
Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $68,290 or $32.83 per hour which is 17% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $32.83 | $39.80 | -17.51% |
| Annual Salary | $68,290 | $82,770 | -17.49% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $76,361 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $80,280. per year.
Cost-of-living in Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Pennsylvania average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | $68,290 | 89.43% | $76,361 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,280 | 97.56% | $82,288 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $57,450 and $77,630 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $78,870, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $48,780, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 8 | Under $48,780 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 12 | $48,780 – $57,450 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 20 | $57,450 – $64,280 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 20 | $64,280 – $77,630 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 12 | $64,280 – $78,870 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 8 | Above $78,870 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $68,290, Southern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($93,150), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($73,950).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,340), Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,350), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,420).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $93,150 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $73,950 |
| School Psychologists | $68,290 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $53,420 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $46,350 |
| Social Workers | $43,340 |
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