Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Illinois
Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $61,800 or $29.71 per hour which is 17% less than the Illinois average salary of $75,240.
| Average | Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area | Illinois | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $29.71 | $36.17 | -17.86% |
| Annual Salary | $61,800 | $75,240 | -17.86% |
Compared to the U.S.
Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $61,800 or $29.71 per hour which is 25% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $29.71 | $39.80 | -25.35% |
| Annual Salary | $61,800 | $82,770 | -25.34% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $71,511 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $75,240. per year.
Cost-of-living in Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Illinois average, which means Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Illinois average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area | $61,800 | 86.42% | $71,511 |
| Illinois | $75,240 | 100.48% | $74,881 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Northwest Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $50,080 and $78,210 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $87,460, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $38,320, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 5 | Under $38,320 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 8 | $38,320 – $50,080 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 12 | $50,080 – $61,540 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 12 | $61,540 – $78,210 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 8 | $61,540 – $87,460 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 5 | Above $87,460 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,860), Health Care Social Workers ($51,360), and Social Workers ($53,660).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $61,800 |
| Social Workers | $53,660 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $51,360 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $46,860 |
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