2023 Salary Report for Forensic Psychologists in Wisconsin

Salary Report for Wisconsin Forensic Psychologists

Wisconsin Rankings

Compare Wisconsin to U.S.

Wisconsin Forensic Psychologists earn an average of $86,000 which is 12% less than the national average salary of $98,010.

Type	Wisconsin	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$41.34	$47.12	-12.27%
Average Annual Salary	$86,000	$98,010	-12.25%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Wisconsin, 50% of Forensic Psychologists earn between $50,100 and $115,340 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn more than $124,690, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Forensic Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Forensic Psychologists earn under $46,580, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Forensic Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	23	Under $46,580
15%	2 – 4 years	34	$46,580 – $50,100
25%	5 – 9 years	58	$50,100 – $95,200
25%	10 – 14 years	58	$95,200 – $115,340
15%	15 – 20 years	34	$95,200 – $124,690
10%	20+ years	23	Above $124,690

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Forensic Psychologists in Wisconsin psychologists earn about $92,285 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $98,010.

Cost-of-living in Wisconsin is 7% less than the national average, which means Wisconsin 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 $86,000, Wisconsin Forensic Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,750).

However, Forensic Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,910), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,010), Health Care Social Workers ($59,000), Marriage and Family Therapists ($60,190), School Psychologists ($73,520), and Psychology Teachers ($81,270).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$86,750
Forensic Psychologists	$86,000
Psychology Teachers	$81,270
School Psychologists	$73,520
Marriage and Family Therapists	$60,190
Health Care Social Workers	$59,000
Substance Abuse Counselors	$52,010
Social Workers	$48,910

Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Wisconsin the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (7,630), Social Workers (4,620) and Health Care Social Workers (4,250).

The three professions in Wisconsin needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (18.5%), Marriage and Family Therapists (12.2%) and Social Workers (11.3%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Substance Abuse Counselors	6,440	7,630	18.5%	770
Social Workers	4,150	4,620	11.3%	450
Health Care Social Workers	3,970	4,250	7.1%	400
Forensic Psychologists	860	890	3.5%	60
Psychology Teachers	720	760	5.6%	70
Marriage and Family Therapists	410	460	12.2%	50

Salaries Ranked by Wisconsin Cities

The average salary for Forensic Psychologists in Wisconsin is $86,000. The top cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the most are Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis ($90,700) and Madison ($78,600).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Forensic Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis ($94,548) and Madison ($81,023).

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
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis	$90,700	$94,548	$3,848
Madison	$78,600	$81,023	$2,423

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