2023 Salary Report for Forensic Psychologists in Indiana

Salary Report for Indiana Forensic Psychologists

Indiana Rankings

Compare Indiana to U.S.

Indiana Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $86,730 which is 11% less than the national average salary of $98,010.

Type	Indiana	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$41.70	$47.12	-11.50%
Average Annual Salary	$86,730	$98,010	-11.51%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Indiana, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $49,130 and $114,590 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $120,790, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $39,380, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	24	Under $39,380
15%	2 – 4 years	36	$39,380 – $49,130
25%	5 – 9 years	60	$49,130 – $98,280
25%	10 – 14 years	60	$98,280 – $114,590
15%	15 – 20 years	36	$98,280 – $120,790
10%	20+ years	24	Above $120,790

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Indiana psychologists earn about $93,762 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.

Cost-of-living in Indiana is 8% less than the national average, which means Indiana 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

With an average annual salary of $86,730, Indiana Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($92,690).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($45,520), Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,760), Marriage and Family Therapists ($52,340), Health Care Social Workers ($56,460), School Psychologists ($67,320), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($79,250).

Title	Annual Salary
Psychology Teachers	$92,690
Forensic Psychologists	$86,730
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$79,250
School Psychologists	$67,320
Health Care Social Workers	$56,460
Marriage and Family Therapists	$52,340
Substance Abuse Counselors	$48,760
Social Workers	$45,520

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Indiana the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (8,600), Substance Abuse Counselors (8,500) and Health Care Social Workers (4,520).

The three professions in Indiana needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (21.4%), Marriage and Family Therapists (18.1%) and Health Care Social Workers (12.4%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	7,790	8,600	10.4%	830
Substance Abuse Counselors	7,000	8,500	21.4%	860
Health Care Social Workers	4,020	4,520	12.4%	440
Marriage and Family Therapists	1,160	1,370	18.1%	140
Forensic Psychologists	970	1,020	5.2%	70
Psychology Teachers	500	550	10%	50

Salaries Ranked by Indiana Cities

The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in Indiana is $86,730. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most are Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson ($86,650) and Fort Wayne ($78,510).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson ($91,490) and Fort Wayne ($85,719).

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
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson	$86,650	$91,490	$4,840
Fort Wayne	$78,510	$85,719	$7,209

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Official Data Sources for Forensic Psychologists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data