Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Louisville/Jefferson County is 90.
  • School Psychologists in Louisville/Jefferson County earn an average of $82,150 per year or $39.49 per hour.
  • The percentage of Kentucky School Psychologists who work in Louisville/Jefferson County is 19%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Louisville/Jefferson County is less than 1%.

Rankings for Louisville/Jefferson County

  • Ranks #1 in Kentucky for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Kentucky for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #78 in the nation for salary and #281 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #109 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Kentucky

Louisville/Jefferson County School Psychologists earn an average of $82,150 or $39.49 per hour which is 20% more than the Kentucky average salary of $67,930.

AverageLouisville/Jefferson CountyKentucky% Difference
Hourly Wage$39.49$32.6620.91%
Annual Salary$82,150$67,93020.93%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Louisville/Jefferson County School Psychologists earn an average of $82,150 or $39.49 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageLouisville/Jefferson CountyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$39.49$39.80-0.78%
Annual Salary$82,150$82,770-0.75%
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 Louisville/Jefferson County earns an average annual salary of $89,381 which compares to the Kentucky average annual salary of $67,930. per year.

Cost-of-living in Louisville/Jefferson County is 8% less than the Kentucky average, which means Louisville/Jefferson County residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Kentucky average.

  • Kentucky average salary is $67,930.
  • Kentucky cost-of-living adjusted salary is $75,663.
  • Louisville/Jefferson County average salary is $82,150.
  • Louisville/Jefferson County cost-of-living adjusted salary is $89,381.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Louisville/Jefferson County$82,15091.91%$89,381
Kentucky$67,93089.78%$75,663
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 Louisville/Jefferson County, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $76,760 and $98,670 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $98,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $61,540, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year9Under $61,540
15%2 – 4 years14$61,540 – $76,760
25%5 – 9 years22$76,760 – $78,220
25%10 – 14 years22$78,220 – $98,670
15%15 – 20 years14$78,220 – $98,670
10%20+ years9Above $98,670
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 $82,150, Louisville/Jefferson County School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($105,360), and Forensic Psychologists ($101,850).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,170), Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,200), Marriage and Family Therapists ($52,890), Health Care Social Workers ($58,080), and Psychology Teachers ($64,820).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$105,360
Forensic Psychologists$101,850
School Psychologists$82,150
Psychology Teachers$64,820
Health Care Social Workers$58,080
Marriage and Family Therapists$52,890
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,200
Social Workers$47,170
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Louisville/Jefferson County School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Louisville/Jefferson County is 90.

School Psychologists earn an average of $82,150 per year or $39.49 per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Louisville/Jefferson County School Psychologists earn an average of $89,381 per year or $43 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Louisville/Jefferson County are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($105,360), Forensic Psychologists($101,850), School Psychologists($82,150).


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