2023 Salary Report for Forensic Psychologists in Utah

Salary Report for Utah Forensic Psychologists

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Compare Utah to U.S.

Utah Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $92,580 which is 5% less than the national average salary of $98,010.

Type	Utah	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$44.51	$47.12	-5.54%
Average Annual Salary	$92,580	$98,010	-5.54%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Utah, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $47,630 and $119,770 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $135,690, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $44,990, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	13	Under $44,990
15%	2 – 4 years	20	$44,990 – $47,630
25%	5 – 9 years	32	$47,630 – $104,420
25%	10 – 14 years	32	$104,420 – $119,770
15%	15 – 20 years	20	$104,420 – $135,690
10%	20+ years	13	Above $135,690

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Utah psychologists earn about $97,125 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.

Cost-of-living in Utah is 5% less than the national average, which means Utah 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 $92,580, Utah Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($96,460).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($51,650), School Psychologists ($64,190), Substance Abuse Counselors ($66,190), Health Care Social Workers ($67,880), Marriage and Family Therapists ($86,490), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,030).

Title	Annual Salary
Psychology Teachers	$96,460
Forensic Psychologists	$92,580
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$87,030
Marriage and Family Therapists	$86,490
Health Care Social Workers	$67,880
Substance Abuse Counselors	$66,190
School Psychologists	$64,190
Social Workers	$51,650

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Utah the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (5,390), Social Workers (1,890) and Health Care Social Workers (1,610).

The three professions in Utah needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Psychology Teachers (40.7%), Substance Abuse Counselors (37.2%) and Forensic Psychologists (28.1%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	3,930	5,390	37.2%	570
Social Workers	1,570	1,890	20.4%	190
Health Care Social Workers	1,340	1,610	20.1%	160
Marriage and Family Therapists	1,110	1,420	27.9%	150
Forensic Psychologists	320	410	28.1%	30
Psychology Teachers	270	380	40.7%	40

Salaries Ranked by Utah Cities

The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in Utah is $92,580. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most is Salt Lake City ($90,640).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary is Salt Lake City ($92,755).

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
Salt Lake City	$90,640	$92,755	$2,115

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