Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach is 140.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach earn an average of $97,900 per year or $47.07 per hour.
  • The percentage of Florida Forensic Psychologists who work in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach is 18%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach is 1%.

Rankings for Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach

  • Ranks #5 in Florida for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Florida for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #35 in the nation for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #20 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Florida

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $97,900 or $47.07 per hour which is 5% less than the Florida average salary of $103,240.

AverageMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm BeachFlorida% Difference
Hourly Wage$47.07$49.64-5.18%
Annual Salary$97,900$103,240-5.17%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $97,900 or $47.07 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageMiami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm BeachU.S.%
Hourly Wage$47.07$47.12-0.11%
Annual Salary$97,900$98,010-0.11%
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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach earns an average annual salary of $89,016 which compares to the Florida average annual salary of $103,240. per year.

Cost-of-living in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach is 10% higher than the Florida average, which means Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Florida average.

  • Florida average salary is $103,240.
  • Florida cost-of-living adjusted salary is $102,512.
  • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach average salary is $97,900.
  • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach cost-of-living adjusted salary is $89,016.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach$97,900109.98%$89,016
Florida$103,240100.71%$102,512
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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $82,530 and $121,040 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $127,590, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $27,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $27,910
15%2 – 4 years21$27,910 – $82,530
25%5 – 9 years35$82,530 – $107,950
25%10 – 14 years35$107,950 – $121,040
15%15 – 20 years21$107,950 – $127,590
10%20+ years14Above $127,590
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 Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,350), Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,110), Social Workers ($52,450), Health Care Social Workers ($62,210), School Psychologists ($82,350), Psychology Teachers ($91,390), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($92,750).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$97,900
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$92,750
Psychology Teachers$91,390
School Psychologists$82,350
Health Care Social Workers$62,210
Social Workers$52,450
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,110
Marriage and Family Therapists$48,350
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach is 140.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $97,900 per year or $47.07 per hour in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $89,016 per year or $43 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach are Forensic Psychologists($97,900), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($92,750), Psychology Teachers($91,390).


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