Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Peoria is 70.
  • School Psychologists in Peoria earn an average of $66,580 per year or $32.01 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois School Psychologists who work in Peoria is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Peoria is less than 1%.

Rankings for Peoria

  • Ranks #4 in Illinois for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #194 in the nation for salary and #358 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #138 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

Peoria School Psychologists earn an average of $66,580 or $32.01 per hour which is 11% less than the Illinois average salary of $75,240.

AveragePeoriaIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$32.01$36.17-11.50%
Annual Salary$66,580$75,240-11.51%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Peoria School Psychologists earn an average of $66,580 or $32.01 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AveragePeoriaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$32.01$39.80-19.57%
Annual Salary$66,580$82,770-19.56%
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 Peoria earns an average annual salary of $74,258 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $75,240. per year.

Cost-of-living in Peoria is 10% less than the Illinois average, which means Peoria 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.
  • Peoria average salary is $66,580.
  • Peoria cost-of-living adjusted salary is $74,258.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Peoria$66,58089.66%$74,258
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 Peoria, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $56,090 and $78,870 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $91,240, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $42,420, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $42,420
15%2 – 4 years10$42,420 – $56,090
25%5 – 9 years18$56,090 – $63,890
25%10 – 14 years18$63,890 – $78,870
15%15 – 20 years10$63,890 – $91,240
10%20+ years7Above $91,240
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 Marriage and Family Therapists ($41,490), Social Workers ($46,450), Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,690), and Health Care Social Workers ($50,730).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$66,580
Health Care Social Workers$50,730
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,690
Social Workers$46,450
Marriage and Family Therapists$41,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Peoria School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Peoria is 70.

School Psychologists earn an average of $66,580 per year or $32.01 per hour in Peoria.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Peoria School Psychologists earn an average of $74,258 per year or $36 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Peoria are School Psychologists($66,580), Health Care Social Workers($50,730), Substance Abuse Counselors($49,690).


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