Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade
Compared to California
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade School Psychologists earn an average of $90,780 or $43.64 per hour which is 5% less than the California average salary of $96,530.
| Average | Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $43.64 | $46.41 | -5.97% |
| Annual Salary | $90,780 | $96,530 | -5.96% |
Compared to the U.S.
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade School Psychologists earn an average of $90,780 or $43.64 per hour which is 9% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $43.64 | $39.80 | 9.65% |
| Annual Salary | $90,780 | $82,770 | 9.68% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade earns an average annual salary of $85,561 which compares to the California average annual salary of $96,530. per year.
Cost-of-living in Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade is 6% higher than the California average, which means Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade | $90,780 | 106.10% | $85,561 |
| California | $96,530 | 110.38% | $87,452 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $79,010 and $101,540 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $106,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $49,850, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 54 | Under $49,850 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 81 | $49,850 – $79,010 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 135 | $79,010 – $101,540 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 135 | $101,540 – $101,540 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 81 | $101,540 – $106,670 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 54 | Above $106,670 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $90,780, Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($128,960), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($119,240), Psychology Teachers ($110,970), and Health Care Social Workers ($91,270).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($60,900), Substance Abuse Counselors ($60,960), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($62,660).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $128,960 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $119,240 |
| Psychology Teachers | $110,970 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $91,270 |
| School Psychologists | $90,780 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $62,660 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $60,960 |
| Social Workers | $60,900 |
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