Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 60.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $72,730 per year or $34.97 per hour.
  • The percentage of Maine Forensic Psychologists who work in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 30%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in Maine for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Maine for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #69 in the nation for salary and #251 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #45 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Maine

Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $72,730 or $34.97 per hour which is 2% less than the Maine average salary of $74,290.

AverageSouthwest Maine Nonmetropolitan AreaMaine% Difference
Hourly Wage$34.97$35.72-2.10%
Annual Salary$72,730$74,290-2.10%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $72,730 or $34.97 per hour which is 25% less than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageSouthwest Maine Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$34.97$47.12-25.79%
Annual Salary$72,730$98,010-25.79%
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 Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $78,678 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $74,290. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the Maine average, which means Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $72,730.
  • Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $78,678.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area$72,73092.44%$78,678
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 Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $62,070 and $91,670 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $101,340, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

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

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year6Under $48,770
15%2 – 4 years9$48,770 – $62,070
25%5 – 9 years15$62,070 – $72,240
25%10 – 14 years15$72,240 – $91,670
15%15 – 20 years9$72,240 – $101,340
10%20+ years6Above $101,340
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $72,730, Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($88,140), Psychology Teachers ($84,190), and School Psychologists ($77,130).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,210), Health Care Social Workers ($56,550), and Social Workers ($58,920).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$88,140
Psychology Teachers$84,190
School Psychologists$77,130
Forensic Psychologists$72,730
Social Workers$58,920
Health Care Social Workers$56,550
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,210
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 60.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $72,730 per year or $34.97 per hour in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $78,678 per year or $38 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($88,140), Psychology Teachers($84,190), School Psychologists($77,130).


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