Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Portland-South Portland
Compared to Maine
Portland-South Portland Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $80,300 or $38.61 per hour which is 8% more than the Maine average salary of $74,290.
| Average | Portland-South Portland | Maine | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $38.61 | $35.72 | 8.09% |
| Annual Salary | $80,300 | $74,290 | 8.09% |
Compared to the U.S.
Portland-South Portland Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $80,300 or $38.61 per hour which is 18% less than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.
| Average | Portland-South Portland | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $38.61 | $47.12 | -18.06% |
| Annual Salary | $80,300 | $98,010 | -18.07% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Portland-South Portland earns an average annual salary of $86,867 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $74,290. per year.
Cost-of-living in Portland-South Portland is 8% less than the Maine average, which means Portland-South Portland residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maine average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $80,300 | 92.44% | $86,867 |
| Maine | $74,290 | 96.78% | $76,762 |
| U.S. | $98,010 | – | $98,010 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Portland-South Portland, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $67,730 and $83,320 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $105,690, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $63,160, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 5 | Under $63,160 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 8 | $63,160 – $67,730 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 12 | $67,730 – $78,870 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 12 | $78,870 – $83,320 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 8 | $78,870 – $105,690 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 5 | Above $105,690 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $80,300, Portland-South Portland Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($83,310).
However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($58,940), Substance Abuse Counselors ($61,550), Social Workers ($68,890), Psychology Teachers ($72,220), and School Psychologists ($79,680).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $83,310 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $80,300 |
| School Psychologists | $79,680 |
| Psychology Teachers | $72,220 |
| Social Workers | $68,890 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $61,550 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $58,940 |
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