Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Richmond
Compared to Virginia
Richmond School Psychologists earn an average of $72,750 or $34.98 per hour which is 18% less than the Virginia average salary of $88,890.
| Average | Richmond | Virginia | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $34.98 | $42.73 | -18.14% |
| Annual Salary | $72,750 | $88,890 | -18.16% |
Compared to the U.S.
Richmond School Psychologists earn an average of $72,750 or $34.98 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Richmond | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $34.98 | $39.80 | -12.11% |
| Annual Salary | $72,750 | $82,770 | -12.11% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Richmond earns an average annual salary of $76,226 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $88,890. per year.
Cost-of-living in Richmond is 5% less than the Virginia average, which means Richmond residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Virginia average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $72,750 | 95.44% | $76,226 |
| Virginia | $88,890 | 100.98% | $88,027 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Richmond, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $62,070 and $78,870 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $93,710, 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 | 13 | Under $62,070 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 20 | $62,070 – $62,070 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 32 | $62,070 – $78,220 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 32 | $78,220 – $78,870 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 20 | $78,220 – $93,710 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 13 | Above $93,710 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $72,750, Richmond School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,240), Forensic Psychologists ($90,660), and Psychology Teachers ($84,120).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,190), Social Workers ($52,250), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,660), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,190).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $101,240 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $90,660 |
| Psychology Teachers | $84,120 |
| School Psychologists | $72,750 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,190 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $52,660 |
| Social Workers | $52,250 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $46,190 |
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