2023 Salary Report for Forensic Psychologists in Alabama

Salary Report for Alabama Forensic Psychologists

Alabama Rankings

Compare Alabama to U.S.

Alabama Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $96,660 which is 1% less than the national average salary of $98,010.

Type	Alabama	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$46.47	$47.12	-1.38%
Average Annual Salary	$96,660	$98,010	-1.38%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Alabama, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $77,690 and $119,770 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $123,800, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $39,560, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	13	Under $39,560
15%	2 – 4 years	20	$39,560 – $77,690
25%	5 – 9 years	32	$77,690 – $104,420
25%	10 – 14 years	32	$104,420 – $119,770
15%	15 – 20 years	20	$104,420 – $123,800
10%	20+ years	13	Above $123,800

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Alabama psychologists earn about $108,303 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.

Cost-of-living in Alabama is 11% less than the national average, which means Alabama residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($43,250), Social Workers ($45,200), Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,220), Health Care Social Workers ($50,450), School Psychologists ($62,650), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($84,360), and Psychology Teachers ($85,170).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$96,660
Psychology Teachers	$85,170
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$84,360
School Psychologists	$62,650
Health Care Social Workers	$50,450
Marriage and Family Therapists	$46,220
Social Workers	$45,200
Substance Abuse Counselors	$43,250

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Alabama the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (4,320), Substance Abuse Counselors (3,110) and Health Care Social Workers (2,720).

The three professions in Alabama needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (16.9%), Health Care Social Workers (9.7%) and Psychology Teachers (8.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	4,130	4,320	4.6%	410
Substance Abuse Counselors	2,660	3,110	16.9%	310
Health Care Social Workers	2,480	2,720	9.7%	260
Psychology Teachers	490	530	8.2%	50
Forensic Psychologists	400	400	0%	30
Marriage and Family Therapists	320	340	6.3%	30

Salaries Ranked by Alabama Cities

The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in Alabama is $96,660. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most is Birmingham-Hoover ($93,140).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary is Birmingham-Hoover ($100,529).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Forensic Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Forensic Psychologists salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Birmingham-Hoover	$93,140	$100,529	$7,389

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