Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.
  • School Psychologists in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $77,130 per year or $37.08 per hour.
  • The percentage of Maine School Psychologists who work in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 20%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Maine for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Maine for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #107 in the nation for salary and #251 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #255 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Maine

Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $77,130 or $37.08 per hour which is 2% less than the Maine average salary of $79,490.

AverageSouthwest Maine Nonmetropolitan AreaMaine% Difference
Hourly Wage$37.08$38.22-2.98%
Annual Salary$77,130$79,490-2.97%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $77,130 or $37.08 per hour which is 6% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageSouthwest Maine Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$37.08$39.80-6.83%
Annual Salary$77,130$82,770-6.81%
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 Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $83,438 which compares to the Maine average annual salary of $79,490. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the Maine average, which means Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Maine average.

  • Maine average salary is $79,490.
  • Maine cost-of-living adjusted salary is $82,135.
  • Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $77,130.
  • Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $83,438.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area$77,13092.44%$83,438
Maine$79,49096.78%$82,135
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 Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $72,240 and $80,450 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $99,500, 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.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $62,070
15%2 – 4 years4$62,070 – $72,240
25%5 – 9 years8$72,240 – $75,590
25%10 – 14 years8$75,590 – $80,450
15%15 – 20 years4$75,590 – $99,500
10%20+ years3Above $99,500
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 $77,130, Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($88,140), and Psychology Teachers ($84,190).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,210), Health Care Social Workers ($56,550), Social Workers ($58,920), and Forensic Psychologists ($72,730).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$88,140
Psychology Teachers$84,190
School Psychologists$77,130
Forensic Psychologists$72,730
Social Workers$58,920
Health Care Social Workers$56,550
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,210
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.

School Psychologists earn an average of $77,130 per year or $37.08 per hour in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $83,438 per year or $40 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Maine Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($88,140), Psychology Teachers($84,190), School Psychologists($77,130).


Additional Salary Reports for School Psychologists in Maine cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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