Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Modesto
Compared to California
Modesto School Psychologists earn an average of $113,440 or $54.54 per hour which is 17% more than the California average salary of $96,530.
| Average | Modesto | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $54.54 | $46.41 | 17.52% |
| Annual Salary | $113,440 | $96,530 | 17.52% |
Compared to the U.S.
Modesto School Psychologists earn an average of $113,440 or $54.54 per hour which is 37% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Modesto | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $54.54 | $39.80 | 37.04% |
| Annual Salary | $113,440 | $82,770 | 37.05% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Modesto earns an average annual salary of $110,447 which compares to the California average annual salary of $96,530. per year.
Cost-of-living in Modesto is 3% higher than the California average, which means Modesto residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto | $113,440 | 102.71% | $110,447 |
| California | $96,530 | 110.38% | $87,452 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Modesto, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $99,020 and $130,480 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $134,000, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $65,060, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 22 | Under $65,060 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 33 | $65,060 – $99,020 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 55 | $99,020 – $130,250 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 55 | $130,250 – $130,480 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 33 | $130,250 – $134,000 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 22 | Above $134,000 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($51,780), Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,120), Substance Abuse Counselors ($61,640), Health Care Social Workers ($87,880), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($103,240).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $113,440 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $103,240 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $87,880 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $61,640 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $56,120 |
| Social Workers | $51,780 |
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