Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Huntington-Ashland is 50.
  • Forensic Psychologists in Huntington-Ashland earn an average of $71,280 per year or $34.27 per hour.
  • The percentage of West Virginia Forensic Psychologists who work in Huntington-Ashland is 16%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Forensic Psychologists who work in Huntington-Ashland is less than 1%.

Rankings for Huntington-Ashland

  • Ranks #1 in West Virginia for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in West Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #71 in the nation for salary and #458 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #56 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to West Virginia

Huntington-Ashland Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $71,280 or $34.27 per hour which is 27% more than the West Virginia average salary of $55,990.

AverageHuntington-AshlandWest Virginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$34.27$26.9227.30%
Annual Salary$71,280$55,99027.31%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Huntington-Ashland Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $71,280 or $34.27 per hour which is 27% less than the U.S. average salary of $98,010.

AverageHuntington-AshlandU.S.%
Hourly Wage$34.27$47.12-27.27%
Annual Salary$71,280$98,010-27.27%
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 Huntington-Ashland earns an average annual salary of $82,386 which compares to the West Virginia average annual salary of $55,990. per year.

Cost-of-living in Huntington-Ashland is 13% less than the West Virginia average, which means Huntington-Ashland residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to West Virginia average.

  • West Virginia average salary is $55,990.
  • West Virginia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $63,654.
  • Huntington-Ashland average salary is $71,280.
  • Huntington-Ashland cost-of-living adjusted salary is $82,386.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Huntington-Ashland$71,28086.52%$82,386
West Virginia$55,99087.96%$63,654
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 Huntington-Ashland, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $40,760 and $104,420 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $110,550, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $26,400, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $26,400
15%2 – 4 years8$26,400 – $40,760
25%5 – 9 years12$40,760 – $49,520
25%10 – 14 years12$49,520 – $104,420
15%15 – 20 years8$49,520 – $110,550
10%20+ years5Above $110,550
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($40,700), Substance Abuse Counselors ($41,880), Psychology Teachers ($57,590), Health Care Social Workers ($58,140), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($67,850).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$71,280
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$67,850
Health Care Social Workers$58,140
Psychology Teachers$57,590
Substance Abuse Counselors$41,880
Social Workers$40,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Huntington-Ashland Forensic Psychologists

The number of Forensic Psychologists currently employed in Huntington-Ashland is 50.

Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $71,280 per year or $34.27 per hour in Huntington-Ashland.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Huntington-Ashland Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $82,386 per year or $40 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Huntington-Ashland are Forensic Psychologists($71,280), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($67,850), Health Care Social Workers($58,140).


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