Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is 80.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn earn an average of $82,100 per year or $39.47 per hour.
  • The percentage of Michigan Forensic Psychologists who work in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is 20%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is 1%.

Rankings for Detroit-Warren-Dearborn

  • Ranks #1 in Michigan for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Michigan for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #60 in the nation for salary and #121 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #39 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Michigan

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $82,100 or $39.47 per hour which is 9% more than the Michigan average salary of $74,810.

AverageDetroit-Warren-DearbornMichigan% Difference
Hourly Wage$39.47$35.979.73%
Annual Salary$82,100$74,8109.74%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $82,100 or $39.47 per hour which is 16% less than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageDetroit-Warren-DearbornU.S.%
Hourly Wage$39.47$47.12-16.24%
Annual Salary$82,100$98,010-16.23%
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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn earns an average annual salary of $84,561 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $74,810. per year.

Cost-of-living in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is 3% less than the Michigan average, which means Detroit-Warren-Dearborn residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Michigan average.

  • Michigan average salary is $74,810.
  • Michigan cost-of-living adjusted salary is $79,551.
  • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn average salary is $82,100.
  • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn cost-of-living adjusted salary is $84,561.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$82,10097.09%$84,561
Michigan$74,81094.04%$79,551
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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $42,270 and $121,410 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $128,150, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $39,590, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $39,590
15%2 – 4 years12$39,590 – $42,270
25%5 – 9 years20$42,270 – $85,070
25%10 – 14 years20$85,070 – $121,410
15%15 – 20 years12$85,070 – $128,150
10%20+ years8Above $128,150
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 $82,100, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,460).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,800), Social Workers ($51,500), Health Care Social Workers ($58,930), School Psychologists ($79,970), and Psychology Teachers ($81,680).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$87,460
Forensic Psychologists$82,100
Psychology Teachers$81,680
School Psychologists$79,970
Health Care Social Workers$58,930
Social Workers$51,500
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,800
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn is 80.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $82,100 per year or $39.47 per hour in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $84,561 per year or $41 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($87,460), Forensic Psychologists($82,100), Psychology Teachers($81,680).


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