Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Jacksonville
Compared to Florida
Jacksonville Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $114,600 or $55.10 per hour which is 11% more than the Florida average salary of $103,240.
| Average | Jacksonville | Florida | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $55.10 | $49.64 | 11.00% |
| Annual Salary | $114,600 | $103,240 | 11.00% |
Compared to the U.S.
Jacksonville Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $114,600 or $55.10 per hour which is 16% more than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.
| Average | Jacksonville | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $55.10 | $47.12 | 16.94% |
| Annual Salary | $114,600 | $98,010 | 16.93% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Jacksonville earns an average annual salary of $118,978 which compares to the Florida average annual salary of $103,240. per year.
Cost-of-living in Jacksonville is 4% less than the Florida average, which means Jacksonville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Florida average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $114,600 | 96.32% | $118,978 |
| Florida | $103,240 | 100.71% | $102,512 |
| U.S. | $98,010 | – | $98,010 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Jacksonville, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $98,030 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 $126,870, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $92,120, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 3 | Under $92,120 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 4 | $92,120 – $98,030 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 8 | $98,030 – $104,270 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 8 | $104,270 – $119,770 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 4 | $104,270 – $126,870 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 3 | Above $126,870 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($41,740), Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,830), Social Workers ($46,410), Health Care Social Workers ($56,840), School Psychologists ($63,450), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($89,630).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $114,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $89,630 |
| School Psychologists | $63,450 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $56,840 |
| Social Workers | $46,410 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $45,830 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $41,740 |
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