Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 210.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson earn an average of $112,960 per year or $54.31 per hour.
  • The percentage of Maryland Forensic Psychologists who work in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 40%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 2%.

Rankings for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson

  • Ranks #1 in Maryland for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Maryland for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #5 in the nation for salary and #33 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Maryland

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $112,960 or $54.31 per hour which is 1% more than the Maryland average salary of $111,350.

AverageBaltimore-Columbia-TowsonMaryland% Difference
Hourly Wage$54.31$53.541.44%
Annual Salary$112,960$111,3501.45%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $112,960 or $54.31 per hour which is 15% more than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageBaltimore-Columbia-TowsonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$54.31$47.1215.26%
Annual Salary$112,960$98,01015.25%
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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson earns an average annual salary of $107,163 which compares to the Maryland average annual salary of $111,350. per year.

Cost-of-living in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 5% higher than the Maryland average, which means Baltimore-Columbia-Towson residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maryland average.

  • Maryland average salary is $111,350.
  • Maryland cost-of-living adjusted salary is $104,583.
  • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson average salary is $112,960.
  • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson cost-of-living adjusted salary is $107,163.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson$112,960105.41%$107,163
Maryland$111,350106.47%$104,583
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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $93,940 and $134,780 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $166,860, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $51,670, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year21Under $51,670
15%2 – 4 years32$51,670 – $93,940
25%5 – 9 years52$93,940 – $117,500
25%10 – 14 years52$117,500 – $134,780
15%15 – 20 years32$117,500 – $166,860
10%20+ years21Above $166,860
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 Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,670), Marriage and Family Therapists ($57,180), Social Workers ($63,150), Health Care Social Workers ($64,060), Psychology Teachers ($80,940), School Psychologists ($86,030), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($90,860).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$112,960
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$90,860
School Psychologists$86,030
Psychology Teachers$80,940
Health Care Social Workers$64,060
Social Workers$63,150
Marriage and Family Therapists$57,180
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,670
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson is 210.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $112,960 per year or $54.31 per hour in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $107,163 per year or $52 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson are Forensic Psychologists($112,960), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($90,860), School Psychologists($86,030).


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