Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is 330.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue earn an average of $106,180 per year or $51.05 per hour.
  • The percentage of Washington Forensic Psychologists who work in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is 83%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is 2%.

Rankings for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

  • Ranks #1 in Washington for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Washington for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #11 in the nation for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Washington

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $106,180 or $51.05 per hour which is almost same as Washington average salary of $105,640.

AverageSeattle-Tacoma-BellevueWashington% Difference
Hourly Wage$51.05$50.790.51%
Annual Salary$106,180$105,6400.51%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $106,180 or $51.05 per hour which is 8% more than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageSeattle-Tacoma-BellevueU.S.%
Hourly Wage$51.05$47.128.34%
Annual Salary$106,180$98,0108.34%
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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue earns an average annual salary of $94,846 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $105,640. per year.

Cost-of-living in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is 12% higher than the Washington average, which means Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.

  • Washington average salary is $105,640.
  • Washington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $98,398.
  • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue average salary is $106,180.
  • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue cost-of-living adjusted salary is $94,846.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$106,180111.95%$94,846
Washington$105,640107.36%$98,398
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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $96,200 and $124,490 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $131,210, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $56,730, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year33Under $56,730
15%2 – 4 years50$56,730 – $96,200
25%5 – 9 years82$96,200 – $111,030
25%10 – 14 years82$111,030 – $124,490
15%15 – 20 years50$111,030 – $131,210
10%20+ years33Above $131,210
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 $106,180, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($108,660).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,940), Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,650), Social Workers ($61,160), Health Care Social Workers ($77,660), Psychology Teachers ($78,280), and School Psychologists ($99,600).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$108,660
Forensic Psychologists$106,180
School Psychologists$99,600
Psychology Teachers$78,280
Health Care Social Workers$77,660
Social Workers$61,160
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,650
Marriage and Family Therapists$48,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is 330.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $106,180 per year or $51.05 per hour in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $94,846 per year or $46 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($108,660), Forensic Psychologists($106,180), School Psychologists($99,600).


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