Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Lewiston-Auburn is 40.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Lewiston-Auburn earn an average of $73,030 per year or $35.11 per hour.
  • The percentage of Maine Forensic Psychologists who work in Lewiston-Auburn is 20%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Lewiston-Auburn is less than 1%.

Rankings for Lewiston-Auburn

  • Ranks #2 in Maine for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Maine for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #68 in the nation for salary and #252 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #61 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Maine

Lewiston-Auburn Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $73,030 or $35.11 per hour which is 1% less than the Maine average salary of $74,290.

AverageLewiston-AuburnMaine% Difference
Hourly Wage$35.11$35.72-1.71%
Annual Salary$73,030$74,290-1.70%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Lewiston-Auburn Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $73,030 or $35.11 per hour which is 25% less than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageLewiston-AuburnU.S.%
Hourly Wage$35.11$47.12-25.49%
Annual Salary$73,030$98,010-25.49%
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 Lewiston-Auburn earns an average annual salary of $79,003 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $74,290. per year.

Cost-of-living in Lewiston-Auburn is 8% less than the Maine average, which means Lewiston-Auburn residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maine average.

  • Maine average salary is $74,290.
  • Maine cost-of-living adjusted salary is $76,762.
  • Lewiston-Auburn average salary is $73,030.
  • Lewiston-Auburn cost-of-living adjusted salary is $79,003.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Lewiston-Auburn$73,03092.44%$79,003
Maine$74,29096.78%$76,762
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 Lewiston-Auburn, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $62,930 and $79,310 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $116,270, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $55,900, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $55,900
15%2 – 4 years6$55,900 – $62,930
25%5 – 9 years10$62,930 – $64,430
25%10 – 14 years10$64,430 – $79,310
15%15 – 20 years6$64,430 – $116,270
10%20+ years4Above $116,270
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 Health Care Social Workers ($55,960), Social Workers ($58,100), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($68,370).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$73,030
Substance Abuse Counselors$68,370
Social Workers$58,100
Health Care Social Workers$55,960
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Lewiston-Auburn Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Lewiston-Auburn is 40.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $73,030 per year or $35.11 per hour in Lewiston-Auburn.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Lewiston-Auburn Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $79,003 per year or $38 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Lewiston-Auburn are Forensic Psychologists($73,030), Substance Abuse Counselors($68,370), Social Workers($58,100).

Additional Salary Reports for Forensic Psychologists in Maine cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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