Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Boulder
Compared to Colorado
Boulder School Psychologists earn an average of $116,280 or $55.91 per hour which is 12% more than the Colorado average salary of $103,240.
| Average | Boulder | Colorado | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $55.91 | $49.63 | 12.65% |
| Annual Salary | $116,280 | $103,240 | 12.63% |
Compared to the U.S.
Boulder School Psychologists earn an average of $116,280 or $55.91 per hour which is 40% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Boulder | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $55.91 | $39.80 | 40.48% |
| Annual Salary | $116,280 | $82,770 | 40.49% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Boulder earns an average annual salary of $113,355 which compares to the Colorado average annual salary of $103,240. per year.
Cost-of-living in Boulder is 3% higher than the Colorado average, which means Boulder residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Colorado average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $116,280 | 102.58% | $113,355 |
| Colorado | $103,240 | 102.87% | $100,360 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Boulder, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $97,980 and $124,440 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $158,290, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $79,430, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 8 | Under $79,430 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 12 | $79,430 – $97,980 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 20 | $97,980 – $124,440 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 20 | $124,440 – $124,440 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 12 | $124,440 – $158,290 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 8 | Above $158,290 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
School Psychologists tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($57,680), Social Workers ($62,660), Substance Abuse Counselors ($65,130), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($79,440).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $116,280 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $79,440 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $65,130 |
| Social Workers | $62,660 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $57,680 |
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