2023 Salary Report for Forensic Psychologists in Maine

Salary Report for Maine Forensic Psychologists

Maine Rankings

Compare Maine to U.S.

Maine Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $74,290 which is 24% less than the national average salary of $98,010.

Type	Maine	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$35.72	$47.12	-24.19%
Average Annual Salary	$74,290	$98,010	-24.20%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Maine, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $62,240 and $79,620 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $104,420, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $48,770, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	20	Under $48,770
15%	2 – 4 years	30	$48,770 – $62,240
25%	5 – 9 years	50	$62,240 – $72,790
25%	10 – 14 years	50	$72,790 – $79,620
15%	15 – 20 years	30	$72,790 – $104,420
10%	20+ years	20	Above $104,420

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Maine psychologists earn about $76,762 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.

Cost-of-living in Maine is 3% less than the national average, which means Maine 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 $74,290, Maine Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($91,630), School Psychologists ($79,490), and Psychology Teachers ($78,230).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,940), Health Care Social Workers ($58,900), and Social Workers ($61,070).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$91,630
School Psychologists	$79,490
Psychology Teachers	$78,230
Forensic Psychologists	$74,290
Social Workers	$61,070
Health Care Social Workers	$58,900
Substance Abuse Counselors	$57,940

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Maine the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (1,770), Substance Abuse Counselors (980) and Forensic Psychologists (750).

The three professions in Maine needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (5.4%), Psychology Teachers (5%) and Health Care Social Workers (4.6%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	1,740	1,770	1.7%	160
Substance Abuse Counselors	930	980	5.4%	90
Forensic Psychologists	730	750	2.7%	50
Health Care Social Workers	650	680	4.6%	60
Psychology Teachers	200	210	5%	20

Salaries Ranked by Maine Cities

The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in Maine is $74,290. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most are Portland-South Portland ($80,300), Lewiston-Auburn ($73,030) and Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area ($72,730).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Portland-South Portland ($86,867), Lewiston-Auburn ($79,003) and Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area ($78,678).

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
Portland-South Portland	$80,300	$86,867	$6,567
Lewiston-Auburn	$73,030	$79,003	$5,973
Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area	$72,730	$78,678	$5,948

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