Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Kansas City
Compared to Missouri
Kansas City Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $98,810 or $47.51 per hour which is 1% more than the Missouri average salary of $97,620.
| Average | Kansas City | Missouri | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $47.51 | $46.93 | 1.24% |
| Annual Salary | $98,810 | $97,620 | 1.22% |
Compared to the U.S.
Kansas City Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $98,810 or $47.51 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.
| Average | Kansas City | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $47.51 | $47.12 | 0.83% |
| Annual Salary | $98,810 | $98,010 | 0.82% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Kansas City earns an average annual salary of $104,340 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $97,620. per year.
Cost-of-living in Kansas City is 5% less than the Missouri average, which means Kansas City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $98,810 | 94.70% | $104,340 |
| Missouri | $97,620 | 92.49% | $105,547 |
| U.S. | $98,010 | – | $98,010 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Kansas City, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $93,080 and $114,800 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $120,990, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $46,590, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 10 | Under $46,590 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 15 | $46,590 – $93,080 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 25 | $93,080 – $102,380 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 25 | $102,380 – $114,800 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 15 | $102,380 – $120,990 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 10 | Above $120,990 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $98,810, Kansas City Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($102,910).
However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($45,770), Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,720), Marriage and Family Therapists ($49,640), Health Care Social Workers ($57,610), Psychology Teachers ($71,620), and School Psychologists ($83,510).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $102,910 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $98,810 |
| School Psychologists | $83,510 |
| Psychology Teachers | $71,620 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $57,610 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $49,640 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $47,720 |
| Social Workers | $45,770 |
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