2023 Salary Report for School Psychologists in Indiana

Salary Report for Indiana School Psychologists

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Compare Indiana to U.S.

Indiana School Psychologists earn an average of $67,320 which is 18% less than the national average salary of $82,770.

Type	Indiana	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$32.36	$39.80	-18.69%
Average Annual Salary	$67,320	$82,770	-18.67%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Indiana, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $50,510 and $78,220 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $98,470, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $47,180, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	66	Under $47,180
15%	2 – 4 years	99	$47,180 – $50,510
25%	5 – 9 years	165	$50,510 – $62,070
25%	10 – 14 years	165	$62,070 – $78,220
15%	15 – 20 years	99	$62,070 – $98,470
10%	20+ years	66	Above $98,470

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Indiana psychologists earn about $72,778 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $82,770.

Cost-of-living in Indiana is 8% less than the national average, which means Indiana residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $67,320, Indiana School Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($92,690), Forensic Psychologists ($86,730), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($79,250).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($45,520), Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,760), Marriage and Family Therapists ($52,340), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,460).

Title	Annual Salary
Psychology Teachers	$92,690
Forensic Psychologists	$86,730
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$79,250
School Psychologists	$67,320
Health Care Social Workers	$56,460
Marriage and Family Therapists	$52,340
Substance Abuse Counselors	$48,760
Social Workers	$45,520

Salaries Ranked by Indiana Cities

The average salary for School Psychologists in Indiana is $67,320. The top cities that pay School Psychologists the most are Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson ($69,810), Southern Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area ($65,660) and Northern Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area ($63,880).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay School Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Southern Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area ($74,580), Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson ($73,709) and Northern Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area ($72,558).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for School Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a School Psychologists salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson	$69,810	$73,709	$3,899
Southern Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area	$65,660	$74,580	$8,920
Northern Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area	$63,880	$72,558	$8,678
Elkhart-Goshen	$60,140	$65,677	$5,537

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