2023 Salary Report for Forensic Psychologists in Texas

Salary Report for Texas Forensic Psychologists

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Compare Texas to U.S.

Texas Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $101,680 which is 3% more than the national average salary of $98,010.

Type	Texas	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$48.89	$47.12	3.76%
Average Annual Salary	$101,680	$98,010	3.74%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Texas, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $92,790 and $119,160 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $127,130, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $52,960, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	84	Under $52,960
15%	2 – 4 years	126	$52,960 – $92,790
25%	5 – 9 years	210	$92,790 – $105,930
25%	10 – 14 years	210	$105,930 – $119,160
15%	15 – 20 years	126	$105,930 – $127,130
10%	20+ years	84	Above $127,130

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Texas psychologists earn about $102,150 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.

Cost-of-living in Texas is 0% less than the national average, which means Texas 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 ($49,310), Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,510), Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,950), Health Care Social Workers ($64,840), School Psychologists ($71,080), Psychology Teachers ($71,240), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,510).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$101,680
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$82,510
Psychology Teachers	$71,240
School Psychologists	$71,080
Health Care Social Workers	$64,840
Marriage and Family Therapists	$56,950
Substance Abuse Counselors	$49,510
Social Workers	$49,310

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Texas the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (23,880), Substance Abuse Counselors (17,960) and Health Care Social Workers (13,380).

The three professions in Texas needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (28.2%), Health Care Social Workers (19.4%) and Psychology Teachers (15.7%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Social Workers	20,870	23,880	14.4%	2,340
Substance Abuse Counselors	14,010	17,960	28.2%	1,860
Health Care Social Workers	11,210	13,380	19.4%	1,340
Forensic Psychologists	3,130	3,420	9.3%	240
Psychology Teachers	2,610	3,020	15.7%	300

Salaries Ranked by Texas Cities

The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in Texas is $101,680. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most are San Antonio-New Braunfels ($98,980), Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land ($105,420) and Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ($103,760).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Austin-Round Rock ($99,253), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ($98,763) and Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land ($105,346).

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
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land	$105,420	$105,346	$-74
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington	$103,760	$98,763	$-4,997
Austin-Round Rock	$101,040	$99,253	$-1,787
San Antonio-New Braunfels	$98,980	$101,083	$2,103

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