Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Merced
Compared to California
Merced School Psychologists earn an average of $112,890 or $54.27 per hour which is 16% more than the California average salary of $96,530.
| Average | Merced | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $54.27 | $46.41 | 16.94% |
| Annual Salary | $112,890 | $96,530 | 16.95% |
Compared to the U.S.
Merced School Psychologists earn an average of $112,890 or $54.27 per hour which is 36% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Merced | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $54.27 | $39.80 | 36.36% |
| Annual Salary | $112,890 | $82,770 | 36.39% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Merced earns an average annual salary of $113,846 which compares to the California average annual salary of $96,530. per year.
Cost-of-living in Merced is 1% less than the California average, which means Merced 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced | $112,890 | 99.16% | $113,846 |
| California | $96,530 | 110.38% | $87,452 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Merced, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $101,100 and $123,800 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $129,020, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $77,190, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 7 | Under $77,190 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 10 | $77,190 – $101,100 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 18 | $101,100 – $122,580 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 18 | $122,580 – $123,800 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 10 | $122,580 – $129,020 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 7 | Above $129,020 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,540), Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,280), and Health Care Social Workers ($74,390).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $112,890 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $74,390 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $55,280 |
| Social Workers | $49,540 |
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