Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 90.
  • School Psychologists in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $64,020 per year or $30.78 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois School Psychologists who work in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #7 in Illinois for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Illinois for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #220 in the nation for salary and #466 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #106 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Illinois

West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $64,020 or $30.78 per hour which is 14% less than the Illinois average salary of $75,240.

AverageWest Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan AreaIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$30.78$36.17-14.90%
Annual Salary$64,020$75,240-14.91%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $64,020 or $30.78 per hour which is 22% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageWest Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$30.78$39.80-22.66%
Annual Salary$64,020$82,770-22.65%
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 West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $74,080 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $75,240. per year.

Cost-of-living in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Illinois average, which means West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $64,020.
  • West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $74,080.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area$64,02086.42%$74,080
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 West Central 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 $99,440, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $35,150, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $35,150
15%2 – 4 years14$35,150 – $50,080
25%5 – 9 years22$50,080 – $61,540
25%10 – 14 years22$61,540 – $78,210
15%15 – 20 years14$61,540 – $99,440
10%20+ years9Above $99,440
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 $64,020, West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($76,760), and Psychology Teachers ($68,180).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($40,700), Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,940), Health Care Social Workers ($45,640), and Social Workers ($48,380).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76,760
Psychology Teachers$68,180
School Psychologists$64,020
Social Workers$48,380
Health Care Social Workers$45,640
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,940
Marriage and Family Therapists$40,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area is 90.

School Psychologists earn an average of $64,020 per year or $30.78 per hour in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $74,080 per year or $36 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in West Central Illinois Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($76,760), Psychology Teachers($68,180), School Psychologists($64,020).


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