Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Boise City is 160.
  • School Psychologists in Boise City earn an average of $56,990 per year or $27.40 per hour.
  • The percentage of Idaho School Psychologists who work in Boise City is 47%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Boise City is less than 1%.

Rankings for Boise City

  • Ranks #1 in Idaho for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Idaho for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #255 in the nation for salary and #217 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #64 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Idaho

Boise City School Psychologists earn an average of $56,990 or $27.40 per hour which is 6% more than the Idaho average salary of $53,760.

AverageBoise CityIdaho% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.40$25.856.00%
Annual Salary$56,990$53,7606.01%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Boise City School Psychologists earn an average of $56,990 or $27.40 per hour which is 31% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageBoise CityU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.40$39.80-31.16%
Annual Salary$56,990$82,770-31.15%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Boise City earns an average annual salary of $60,971 which compares to the Idaho average annual salary of $53,760. per year.

Cost-of-living in Boise City is 7% less than the Idaho average, which means Boise City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Idaho average.

  • Idaho average salary is $53,760.
  • Idaho cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,947.
  • Boise City average salary is $56,990.
  • Boise City cost-of-living adjusted salary is $60,971.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Boise City$56,99093.47%$60,971
Idaho$53,76091.20%$58,947
U.S.$82,770$82,770
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Boise City, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $43,390 and $76,730 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $76,900, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $37,290, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year16Under $37,290
15%2 – 4 years24$37,290 – $43,390
25%5 – 9 years40$43,390 – $55,300
25%10 – 14 years40$55,300 – $76,730
15%15 – 20 years24$55,300 – $76,900
10%20+ years16Above $76,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $56,990, Boise City School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($89,050), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($69,930), and Health Care Social Workers ($65,430).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,690), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,990), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($54,620).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$89,050
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$69,930
Health Care Social Workers$65,430
School Psychologists$56,990
Marriage and Family Therapists$54,620
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,990
Social Workers$48,690
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Boise City School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Boise City is 160.

School Psychologists earn an average of $56,990 per year or $27.40 per hour in Boise City.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Boise City School Psychologists earn an average of $60,971 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Boise City are Forensic Psychologists($89,050), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($69,930), Health Care Social Workers($65,430).


Additional Salary Reports for School Psychologists in Idaho cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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