Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for El Centro
Compared to California
El Centro School Psychologists earn an average of $116,010 or $55.77 per hour which is 20% more than the California average salary of $96,530.
| Average | El Centro | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $55.77 | $46.41 | 20.17% |
| Annual Salary | $116,010 | $96,530 | 20.18% |
Compared to the U.S.
El Centro School Psychologists earn an average of $116,010 or $55.77 per hour which is 40% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | El Centro | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $55.77 | $39.80 | 40.13% |
| Annual Salary | $116,010 | $82,770 | 40.16% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in El Centro earns an average annual salary of $124,181 which compares to the California average annual salary of $96,530. per year.
Cost-of-living in El Centro is 7% less than the California average, which means El Centro residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro | $116,010 | 93.42% | $124,181 |
| California | $96,530 | 110.38% | $87,452 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In El Centro, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $101,760 and $125,040 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $130,040, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $81,400, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 5 | Under $81,400 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 8 | $81,400 – $101,760 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 12 | $101,760 – $123,800 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 12 | $123,800 – $125,040 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 8 | $123,800 – $130,040 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 5 | Above $130,040 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($50,400), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,550), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,650).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $116,010 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $58,650 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $58,550 |
| Social Workers | $50,400 |
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