2023 Salary Report for School Psychologists in Vermont

Salary Report for Vermont School Psychologists

Vermont Rankings

Compare Vermont to U.S.

Vermont School Psychologists earn an average of $76,670 which is 7% less than the national average salary of $82,770.

Type	Vermont	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$36.86	$39.80	-7.39%
Average Annual Salary	$76,670	$82,770	-7.37%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Vermont, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $62,070 and $82,410 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $100,040, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $50,510, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	17	Under $50,510
15%	2 – 4 years	26	$50,510 – $62,070
25%	5 – 9 years	42	$62,070 – $80,500
25%	10 – 14 years	42	$80,500 – $82,410
15%	15 – 20 years	26	$80,500 – $100,040
10%	20+ years	17	Above $100,040

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Vermont psychologists earn about $77,172 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $82,770.

Cost-of-living in Vermont is 1% less than the national average, which means Vermont 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 $76,670, Vermont School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,370), and Psychology Teachers ($83,770).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,890), Social Workers ($53,060), Health Care Social Workers ($57,020), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($69,060).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$92,370
Psychology Teachers	$83,770
School Psychologists	$76,670
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$69,060
Health Care Social Workers	$57,020
Social Workers	$53,060
Substance Abuse Counselors	$48,890

Salaries Ranked by Vermont Cities

The average salary for School Psychologists in Vermont is $76,670. The top cities that pay School Psychologists the most are Burlington-South Burlington ($78,790), Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area ($77,970) and Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area ($73,020).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay School Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Burlington-South Burlington ($80,736), Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area ($79,895) and Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area ($74,823).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for School 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 School Psychologists salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Burlington-South Burlington	$78,790	$80,736	$1,946
Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area	$77,970	$79,895	$1,925
Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area	$73,020	$74,823	$1,803

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