2023 Salary Report for Forensic Psychologists in Pennsylvania

Salary Report for Pennsylvania Forensic Psychologists

Pennsylvania Rankings

Compare Pennsylvania to U.S.

Pennsylvania Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $100,290 which is 2% more than the national average salary of $98,010.

Type	Pennsylvania	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$48.21	$47.12	2.31%
Average Annual Salary	$100,290	$98,010	2.33%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Pennsylvania, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $77,520 and $121,080 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $130,210, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $50,520, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	43	Under $50,520
15%	2 – 4 years	64	$50,520 – $77,520
25%	5 – 9 years	108	$77,520 – $107,540
25%	10 – 14 years	108	$107,540 – $121,080
15%	15 – 20 years	64	$107,540 – $130,210
10%	20+ years	43	Above $130,210

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Pennsylvania psychologists earn about $102,798 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.

Cost-of-living in Pennsylvania is 2% less than the national average, which means Pennsylvania 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 ($49,390), Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,480), Marriage and Family Therapists ($51,260), Health Care Social Workers ($61,990), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($77,140), School Psychologists ($80,280), and Psychology Teachers ($88,340).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$100,290
Psychology Teachers	$88,340
School Psychologists	$80,280
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$77,140
Health Care Social Workers	$61,990
Marriage and Family Therapists	$51,260
Substance Abuse Counselors	$49,480
Social Workers	$49,390

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Pennsylvania the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (27,640), Social Workers (22,440) and Health Care Social Workers (8,380).

The three professions in Pennsylvania needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (18.8%), Marriage and Family Therapists (12.6%) and Health Care Social Workers (11.3%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	23,260	27,640	18.8%	2,770
Social Workers	20,600	22,440	8.9%	2,150
Health Care Social Workers	7,530	8,380	11.3%	810
Marriage and Family Therapists	2,300	2,590	12.6%	250
Psychology Teachers	2,200	2,360	7.3%	220
Forensic Psychologists	550	560	1.8%	40
Industrial Organizational Psychologists	170	170	0%	10

Salaries Ranked by Pennsylvania Cities

The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in Pennsylvania is $100,290. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most are Pittsburgh ($91,610) and Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ($102,980).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Pittsburgh ($95,746) and Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ($100,714).

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
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington	$102,980	$100,714	$-2,266
Pittsburgh	$91,610	$95,746	$4,136

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