Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • School Psychologists in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $66,450 per year or $31.95 per hour.
  • The percentage of South Carolina School Psychologists who work in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in South Carolina for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in South Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #197 in the nation for salary and #511 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #210 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to South Carolina

Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $66,450 or $31.95 per hour which is 2% more than the South Carolina average salary of $65,080.

AverageNortheast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaSouth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.95$31.292.11%
Annual Salary$66,450$65,0802.11%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $66,450 or $31.95 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageNortheast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.95$39.80-19.72%
Annual Salary$66,450$82,770-19.72%
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 Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $79,249 which compares to the South Carolina average annual salary of $65,080. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 16% less than the South Carolina average, which means Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to South Carolina average.

  • South Carolina average salary is $65,080.
  • South Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,009.
  • Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $66,450.
  • Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $79,249.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area$66,45083.85%$79,249
South Carolina$65,08091.65%$71,009
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 Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $48,770 and $77,690 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $97,360, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $47,580, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $47,580
15%2 – 4 years6$47,580 – $48,770
25%5 – 9 years10$48,770 – $61,220
25%10 – 14 years10$61,220 – $77,690
15%15 – 20 years6$61,220 – $97,360
10%20+ years4Above $97,360
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 Social Workers ($41,870), Health Care Social Workers ($53,430), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,970).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$66,450
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,970
Health Care Social Workers$53,430
Social Workers$41,870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

School Psychologists earn an average of $66,450 per year or $31.95 per hour in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $79,249 per year or $38 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($66,450), Substance Abuse Counselors($58,970), Health Care Social Workers($53,430).


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

Official Data Sources for School Psychologists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data