Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Memphis
Compared to Tennessee
Memphis School Psychologists earn an average of $76,740 or $36.89 per hour which is 13% more than the Tennessee average salary of $67,420.
| Average | Memphis | Tennessee | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $36.89 | $32.41 | 13.82% |
| Annual Salary | $76,740 | $67,420 | 13.82% |
Compared to the U.S.
Memphis School Psychologists earn an average of $76,740 or $36.89 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Memphis | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $36.89 | $39.80 | -7.31% |
| Annual Salary | $76,740 | $82,770 | -7.29% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Memphis earns an average annual salary of $82,765 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $67,420. per year.
Cost-of-living in Memphis is 7% less than the Tennessee average, which means Memphis residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Tennessee average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $76,740 | 92.72% | $82,765 |
| Tennessee | $67,420 | 92.15% | $73,163 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Memphis, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $62,070 and $78,780 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $100,040, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $62,070, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 14 | Under $62,070 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 21 | $62,070 – $62,070 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 35 | $62,070 – $78,780 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 35 | $78,780 – $78,780 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 21 | $78,780 – $100,040 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 14 | Above $100,040 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $76,740, Memphis School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($118,390), Forensic Psychologists ($83,140), and Psychology Teachers ($77,540).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,390), Marriage and Family Therapists ($44,100), Social Workers ($45,750), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,480).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $118,390 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $83,140 |
| Psychology Teachers | $77,540 |
| School Psychologists | $76,740 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,480 |
| Social Workers | $45,750 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $44,100 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $42,390 |
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