2023 Salary Report for Forensic Psychologists in Ohio

Salary Report for Ohio Forensic Psychologists

Ohio Rankings

Compare Ohio to U.S.

Ohio Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $96,970 which is 1% less than the national average salary of $98,010.

Type	Ohio	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$46.62	$47.12	-1.06%
Average Annual Salary	$96,970	$98,010	-1.06%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Ohio, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $80,200 and $118,140 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $132,390, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $39,090, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	42	Under $39,090
15%	2 – 4 years	63	$39,090 – $80,200
25%	5 – 9 years	105	$80,200 – $105,500
25%	10 – 14 years	105	$105,500 – $118,140
15%	15 – 20 years	63	$105,500 – $132,390
10%	20+ years	42	Above $132,390

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Ohio psychologists earn about $105,759 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.

Cost-of-living in Ohio is 8% less than the national average, which means Ohio 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

With an average annual salary of $96,970, Ohio Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($105,460), and Industrial Organizational Psychologists ($102,090).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,200), Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,110), Marriage and Family Therapists ($54,600), Health Care Social Workers ($58,120), School Psychologists ($74,200), and Psychology Teachers ($90,000).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$105,460
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	$102,090
Forensic Psychologists	$96,970
Psychology Teachers	$90,000
School Psychologists	$74,200
Health Care Social Workers	$58,120
Marriage and Family Therapists	$54,600
Substance Abuse Counselors	$51,110
Social Workers	$48,200

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Ohio the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (11,960), Substance Abuse Counselors (11,140) and Health Care Social Workers (7,780).

The three professions in Ohio needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (20.8%), Marriage and Family Therapists (12.5%) and Social Workers (11.2%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	10,760	11,960	11.2%	1,160
Substance Abuse Counselors	9,220	11,140	20.8%	1,130
Health Care Social Workers	7,120	7,780	9.3%	750
Forensic Psychologists	1,470	1,480	0.7%	100
Psychology Teachers	1,340	1,400	4.5%	130
Marriage and Family Therapists	240	270	12.5%	30
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	200	220	10%	20

Salaries Ranked by Ohio Cities

The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in Ohio is $96,970. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most are Columbus ($95,100), Cleveland-Elyria ($92,060) and Cincinnati ($89,480).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Cleveland-Elyria ($98,989), Cincinnati ($95,721) and Dayton ($128,532).

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
Dayton	$112,800	$128,532	$15,732
Columbus	$95,100	$100,923	$5,823
Cleveland-Elyria	$92,060	$98,989	$6,929
Cincinnati	$89,480	$95,721	$6,241

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