Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Topeka
Compared to Kansas
Topeka School Psychologists earn an average of $68,400 or $32.88 per hour which is 2% less than the Kansas average salary of $70,490.
| Average | Topeka | Kansas | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $32.88 | $33.89 | -2.98% |
| Annual Salary | $68,400 | $70,490 | -2.96% |
Compared to the U.S.
Topeka School Psychologists earn an average of $68,400 or $32.88 per hour which is 17% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Topeka | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $32.88 | $39.80 | -17.39% |
| Annual Salary | $68,400 | $82,770 | -17.36% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Topeka earns an average annual salary of $76,008 which compares to the Kansas average annual salary of $70,490. per year.
Cost-of-living in Topeka is 10% less than the Kansas average, which means Topeka residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Kansas average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $68,400 | 89.99% | $76,008 |
| Kansas | $70,490 | 92.36% | $76,321 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Topeka, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $59,260 and $78,500 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $97,900, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $29,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 6 | Under $29,910 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 9 | $29,910 – $59,260 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 15 | $59,260 – $75,420 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 15 | $75,420 – $78,500 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 9 | $75,420 – $97,900 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 6 | Above $97,900 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,400), Social Workers ($49,990), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($52,470), and Health Care Social Workers ($62,260).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $68,400 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $62,260 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $52,470 |
| Social Workers | $49,990 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $47,400 |
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