Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Carbondale-Marion is 30.
  • School Psychologists in Carbondale-Marion earn an average of $56,500 per year or $27.16 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois School Psychologists who work in Carbondale-Marion is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Carbondale-Marion is less than 1%.

Rankings for Carbondale-Marion

  • Ranks #11 in Illinois for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #257 in the nation for salary and #471 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #240 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

Carbondale-Marion School Psychologists earn an average of $56,500 or $27.16 per hour which is 24% less than the Illinois average salary of $75,240.

AverageCarbondale-MarionIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.16$36.17-24.91%
Annual Salary$56,500$75,240-24.91%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Carbondale-Marion School Psychologists earn an average of $56,500 or $27.16 per hour which is 31% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageCarbondale-MarionU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.16$39.80-31.76%
Annual Salary$56,500$82,770-31.74%
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 Carbondale-Marion earns an average annual salary of $65,447 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $75,240. per year.

Cost-of-living in Carbondale-Marion is 14% less than the Illinois average, which means Carbondale-Marion residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Illinois average.

  • Illinois average salary is $75,240.
  • Illinois cost-of-living adjusted salary is $74,881.
  • Carbondale-Marion average salary is $56,500.
  • Carbondale-Marion cost-of-living adjusted salary is $65,447.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Carbondale-Marion$56,50086.33%$65,447
Illinois$75,240100.48%$74,881
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 Carbondale-Marion, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $47,180 and $61,910 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $78,870, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $30,030, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $30,030
15%2 – 4 years4$30,030 – $47,180
25%5 – 9 years8$47,180 – $59,260
25%10 – 14 years8$59,260 – $61,910
15%15 – 20 years4$59,260 – $78,870
10%20+ years3Above $78,870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,370), Health Care Social Workers ($54,410), and Social Workers ($54,590).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$56,500
Social Workers$54,590
Health Care Social Workers$54,410
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,370
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Carbondale-Marion School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Carbondale-Marion is 30.

School Psychologists earn an average of $56,500 per year or $27.16 per hour in Carbondale-Marion.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Carbondale-Marion School Psychologists earn an average of $65,447 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Carbondale-Marion are School Psychologists($56,500), Social Workers($54,590), Health Care Social Workers($54,410).


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