Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Cleveland-Elyria is 90.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Cleveland-Elyria earn an average of $92,060 per year or $44.26 per hour.
  • The percentage of Ohio Forensic Psychologists who work in Cleveland-Elyria is 21%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Cleveland-Elyria is 1%.

Rankings for Cleveland-Elyria

  • Ranks #3 in Ohio for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Ohio for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #44 in the nation for salary and #235 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #35 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Ohio

Cleveland-Elyria Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $92,060 or $44.26 per hour which is 5% less than the Ohio average salary of $96,970.

AverageCleveland-ElyriaOhio% Difference
Hourly Wage$44.26$46.62-5.06%
Annual Salary$92,060$96,970-5.06%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Cleveland-Elyria Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $92,060 or $44.26 per hour which is 6% less than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageCleveland-ElyriaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$44.26$47.12-6.07%
Annual Salary$92,060$98,010-6.07%
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 Cleveland-Elyria earns an average annual salary of $98,989 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $96,970. per year.

Cost-of-living in Cleveland-Elyria is 7% less than the Ohio average, which means Cleveland-Elyria residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.

  • Ohio average salary is $96,970.
  • Ohio cost-of-living adjusted salary is $105,759.
  • Cleveland-Elyria average salary is $92,060.
  • Cleveland-Elyria cost-of-living adjusted salary is $98,989.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Cleveland-Elyria$92,06093.00%$98,989
Ohio$96,97091.69%$105,759
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 Cleveland-Elyria, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $80,350 and $115,210 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $124,800, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $27,310, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $27,310
15%2 – 4 years14$27,310 – $80,350
25%5 – 9 years22$80,350 – $105,600
25%10 – 14 years22$105,600 – $115,210
15%15 – 20 years14$105,600 – $124,800
10%20+ years9Above $124,800
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 $92,060, Cleveland-Elyria Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($127,820), and Psychology Teachers ($94,720).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,720), Social Workers ($51,290), Health Care Social Workers ($61,200), Marriage and Family Therapists ($61,230), and School Psychologists ($73,590).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$127,820
Psychology Teachers$94,720
Forensic Psychologists$92,060
School Psychologists$73,590
Marriage and Family Therapists$61,230
Health Care Social Workers$61,200
Social Workers$51,290
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,720
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Cleveland-Elyria Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Cleveland-Elyria is 90.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $92,060 per year or $44.26 per hour in Cleveland-Elyria.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Cleveland-Elyria Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $98,989 per year or $48 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Cleveland-Elyria are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($127,820), Psychology Teachers($94,720), Forensic Psychologists($92,060).


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