Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Springfield
Compared to Massachusetts
Springfield Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $99,420 or $47.80 per hour which is almost same as Massachusetts average salary of $100,070.
| Average | Springfield | Massachusetts | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $47.80 | $48.11 | -0.64% |
| Annual Salary | $99,420 | $100,070 | -0.65% |
Compared to the U.S.
Springfield Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $99,420 or $47.80 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.
| Average | Springfield | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $47.80 | $47.12 | 1.44% |
| Annual Salary | $99,420 | $98,010 | 1.44% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Springfield earns an average annual salary of $91,454 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $100,070. per year.
Cost-of-living in Springfield is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means Springfield residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Massachusetts average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $99,420 | 108.71% | $91,454 |
| Massachusetts | $100,070 | 107.44% | $93,140 |
| U.S. | $98,010 | – | $98,010 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Springfield, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $86,530 and $123,470 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $133,760, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $29,220, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 5 | Under $29,220 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 8 | $29,220 – $86,530 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 12 | $86,530 – $116,600 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 12 | $116,600 – $123,470 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 8 | $116,600 – $133,760 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 5 | Above $133,760 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($44,000), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,760), Health Care Social Workers ($55,290), School Psychologists ($80,320), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($89,010), and Psychology Teachers ($90,070).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $99,420 |
| Psychology Teachers | $90,070 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $89,010 |
| School Psychologists | $80,320 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,290 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,760 |
| Social Workers | $44,000 |
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