Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Champaign-Urbana is 80.
  • School Psychologists in Champaign-Urbana earn an average of $70,740 per year or $34.01 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois School Psychologists who work in Champaign-Urbana is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Champaign-Urbana is less than 1%.

Rankings for Champaign-Urbana

  • Ranks #3 in Illinois for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #166 in the nation for salary and #237 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #123 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

Champaign-Urbana School Psychologists earn an average of $70,740 or $34.01 per hour which is 5% less than the Illinois average salary of $75,240.

AverageChampaign-UrbanaIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$34.01$36.17-5.97%
Annual Salary$70,740$75,240-5.98%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Champaign-Urbana School Psychologists earn an average of $70,740 or $34.01 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageChampaign-UrbanaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$34.01$39.80-14.55%
Annual Salary$70,740$82,770-14.53%
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 Champaign-Urbana earns an average annual salary of $76,138 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $75,240. per year.

Cost-of-living in Champaign-Urbana is 7% less than the Illinois average, which means Champaign-Urbana 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.
  • Champaign-Urbana average salary is $70,740.
  • Champaign-Urbana cost-of-living adjusted salary is $76,138.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Champaign-Urbana$70,74092.91%$76,138
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 Champaign-Urbana, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $62,350 and $79,260 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $96,170, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $49,020, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $49,020
15%2 – 4 years12$49,020 – $62,350
25%5 – 9 years20$62,350 – $62,350
25%10 – 14 years20$62,350 – $79,260
15%15 – 20 years12$62,350 – $96,170
10%20+ years8Above $96,170
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 $70,740, Champaign-Urbana School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($91,530).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($55,690), Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,380), and Health Care Social Workers ($59,860).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$91,530
School Psychologists$70,740
Health Care Social Workers$59,860
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,380
Social Workers$55,690
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Champaign-Urbana School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Champaign-Urbana is 80.

School Psychologists earn an average of $70,740 per year or $34.01 per hour in Champaign-Urbana.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Champaign-Urbana School Psychologists earn an average of $76,138 per year or $37 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Champaign-Urbana are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($91,530), School Psychologists($70,740), Health Care Social Workers($59,860).


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