Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 140.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade earn an average of $128,960 per year or $62.00 per hour.
  • The percentage of California Forensic Psychologists who work in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 9%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 1%.

Rankings for Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade

  • Ranks #1 in California for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in California for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #1 in the nation for salary and #29 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #19 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to California

Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $128,960 or $62.00 per hour which is 14% more than the California average salary of $112,210.

AverageSacramento–Roseville–Arden-ArcadeCalifornia% Difference
Hourly Wage$62$53.9514.92%
Annual Salary$128,960$112,21014.93%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $128,960 or $62.00 per hour which is 31% more than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageSacramento–Roseville–Arden-ArcadeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$62$47.1231.58%
Annual Salary$128,960$98,01031.58%
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, Forensic Psychologists in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade earns an average annual salary of $121,546 which compares to the California average annual salary of $112,210. per year.

Cost-of-living in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 6% higher than the California average, which means Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.

  • California average salary is $112,210.
  • California cost-of-living adjusted salary is $101,658.
  • Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade average salary is $128,960.
  • Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade cost-of-living adjusted salary is $121,546.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade$128,960106.10%$121,546
California$112,210110.38%$101,658
U.S.$98,010$98,010
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $114,130 and $143,580 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $168,300, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $92,870, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $92,870
15%2 – 4 years21$92,870 – $114,130
25%5 – 9 years35$114,130 – $132,260
25%10 – 14 years35$132,260 – $143,580
15%15 – 20 years21$132,260 – $168,300
10%20+ years14Above $168,300
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($60,900), Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,960), Marriage and Family Therapists ($62,660), School Psychologists ($90,780), Health Care Social Workers ($91,270), Psychology Teachers ($110,970), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($119,240).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$128,960
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$119,240
Psychology Teachers$110,970
Health Care Social Workers$91,270
School Psychologists$90,780
Marriage and Family Therapists$62,660
Substance Abuse Counselors$60,960
Social Workers$60,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 140.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $128,960 per year or $62.00 per hour in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $121,546 per year or $58 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade are Forensic Psychologists($128,960), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($119,240), Psychology Teachers($110,970).


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