Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Portland-South Portland
Compared to Maine
Portland-South Portland School Psychologists earn an average of $79,680 or $38.31 per hour which is almost same as Maine average salary of $79,490.
| Average | Portland-South Portland | Maine | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $38.31 | $38.22 | 0.24% |
| Annual Salary | $79,680 | $79,490 | 0.24% |
Compared to the U.S.
Portland-South Portland School Psychologists earn an average of $79,680 or $38.31 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Portland-South Portland | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $38.31 | $39.80 | -3.74% |
| Annual Salary | $79,680 | $82,770 | -3.73% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Portland-South Portland earns an average annual salary of $86,196 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $79,490. per year.
Cost-of-living in Portland-South Portland is 8% less than the Maine average, which means Portland-South Portland residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maine average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $79,680 | 92.44% | $86,196 |
| Maine | $79,490 | 96.78% | $82,135 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Portland-South Portland, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $76,730 and $82,390 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $93,710, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $62,070, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 6 | Under $62,070 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 9 | $62,070 – $76,730 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 15 | $76,730 – $78,780 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 15 | $78,780 – $82,390 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 9 | $78,780 – $93,710 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 6 | Above $93,710 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $79,680, Portland-South Portland School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($83,310), and Forensic Psychologists ($80,300).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($58,940), Substance Abuse Counselors ($61,550), Social Workers ($68,890), and Psychology Teachers ($72,220).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $83,310 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $80,300 |
| School Psychologists | $79,680 |
| Psychology Teachers | $72,220 |
| Social Workers | $68,890 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $61,550 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $58,940 |
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