2023 Salary Report for Forensic Psychologists in Missouri

Salary Report for Missouri Forensic Psychologists

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Compare Missouri to U.S.

Missouri Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $97,620 which is 0% less than the national average salary of $98,010.

Type	Missouri	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$46.93	$47.12	-0.40%
Average Annual Salary	$97,620	$98,010	-0.40%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Missouri, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $93,080 and $113,630 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $121,530, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $46,760, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	16	Under $46,760
15%	2 – 4 years	24	$46,760 – $93,080
25%	5 – 9 years	40	$93,080 – $105,960
25%	10 – 14 years	40	$105,960 – $113,630
15%	15 – 20 years	24	$105,960 – $121,530
10%	20+ years	16	Above $121,530

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Missouri psychologists earn about $105,547 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.

Cost-of-living in Missouri is 8% less than the national average, which means Missouri residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,070), Substance Abuse Counselors ($43,270), Marriage and Family Therapists ($47,930), Health Care Social Workers ($51,340), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($72,530), School Psychologists ($81,520), and Psychology Teachers ($82,380).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$97,620
Psychology Teachers	$82,380
School Psychologists	$81,520
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$72,530
Health Care Social Workers	$51,340
Marriage and Family Therapists	$47,930
Substance Abuse Counselors	$43,270
Social Workers	$41,070

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Missouri the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (9,480), Health Care Social Workers (6,550) and Substance Abuse Counselors (6,100).

The three professions in Missouri needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (13.8%), Psychology Teachers (11.6%) and Marriage and Family Therapists (11.1%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	9,020	9,480	5.1%	890
Health Care Social Workers	6,240	6,550	5%	610
Substance Abuse Counselors	5,360	6,100	13.8%	600
Psychology Teachers	690	770	11.6%	80
Forensic Psychologists	570	580	1.8%	40
Marriage and Family Therapists	180	200	11.1%	20

Salaries Ranked by Missouri Cities

The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in Missouri is $97,620. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most are Kansas City ($98,810) and St. Louis ($96,990).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Kansas City ($104,340) and St. Louis ($101,337).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Forensic Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Forensic Psychologists salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Kansas City	$98,810	$104,340	$5,530
St. Louis	$96,990	$101,337	$4,347

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Official Data Sources for Forensic Psychologists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data