Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Rockford is 100.
  • School Psychologists in Rockford earn an average of $77,410 per year or $37.22 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois School Psychologists who work in Rockford is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Rockford is less than 1%.

Rankings for Rockford

  • Ranks #2 in Illinois for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #104 in the nation for salary and #294 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #98 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

Rockford School Psychologists earn an average of $77,410 or $37.22 per hour which is 2% more than the Illinois average salary of $75,240.

AverageRockfordIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$37.22$36.172.90%
Annual Salary$77,410$75,2402.88%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Rockford School Psychologists earn an average of $77,410 or $37.22 per hour which is 6% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageRockfordU.S.%
Hourly Wage$37.22$39.80-6.48%
Annual Salary$77,410$82,770-6.48%
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 Rockford earns an average annual salary of $84,518 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $75,240. per year.

Cost-of-living in Rockford is 8% less than the Illinois average, which means Rockford 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.
  • Rockford average salary is $77,410.
  • Rockford cost-of-living adjusted salary is $84,518.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Rockford$77,41091.59%$84,518
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 Rockford, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $62,360 and $103,590 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $103,590, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $50,510, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $50,510
15%2 – 4 years15$50,510 – $62,360
25%5 – 9 years25$62,360 – $78,220
25%10 – 14 years25$78,220 – $103,590
15%15 – 20 years15$78,220 – $103,590
10%20+ years10Above $103,590
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 $77,410, Rockford School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($81,290).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,590), Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,330), Social Workers ($52,570), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,100).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$81,290
School Psychologists$77,410
Health Care Social Workers$56,100
Social Workers$52,570
Marriage and Family Therapists$48,330
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,590
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Rockford School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Rockford is 100.

School Psychologists earn an average of $77,410 per year or $37.22 per hour in Rockford.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Rockford School Psychologists earn an average of $84,518 per year or $41 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Rockford are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($81,290), School Psychologists($77,410), Health Care Social Workers($56,100).


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