Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Salisbury is 70.
  • School Psychologists in Salisbury earn an average of $71,140 per year or $34.20 per hour.
  • The percentage of Maryland School Psychologists who work in Salisbury is 7%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Salisbury is less than 1%.

Rankings for Salisbury

  • Ranks #3 in Maryland for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Maryland for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #163 in the nation for salary and #269 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #132 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Maryland

Salisbury School Psychologists earn an average of $71,140 or $34.20 per hour which is 19% less than the Maryland average salary of $88,610.

AverageSalisburyMaryland% Difference
Hourly Wage$34.20$42.60-19.72%
Annual Salary$71,140$88,610-19.72%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Salisbury School Psychologists earn an average of $71,140 or $34.20 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageSalisburyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$34.20$39.80-14.07%
Annual Salary$71,140$82,770-14.05%
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 Salisbury earns an average annual salary of $77,183 which compares to the Maryland average annual salary of $88,610. per year.

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

  • Maryland average salary is $88,610.
  • Maryland cost-of-living adjusted salary is $83,225.
  • Salisbury average salary is $71,140.
  • Salisbury cost-of-living adjusted salary is $77,183.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Salisbury$71,14092.17%$77,183
Maryland$88,610106.47%$83,225
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 Salisbury, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $59,950 and $78,870 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $94,580, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $57,430, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $57,430
15%2 – 4 years10$57,430 – $59,950
25%5 – 9 years18$59,950 – $72,760
25%10 – 14 years18$72,760 – $78,870
15%15 – 20 years10$72,760 – $94,580
10%20+ years7Above $94,580
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,270), Social Workers ($47,030), Marriage and Family Therapists ($54,590), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,810).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$71,140
Health Care Social Workers$55,810
Marriage and Family Therapists$54,590
Social Workers$47,030
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,270
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Salisbury School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Salisbury is 70.

School Psychologists earn an average of $71,140 per year or $34.20 per hour in Salisbury.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Salisbury School Psychologists earn an average of $77,183 per year or $37 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Salisbury are School Psychologists($71,140), Health Care Social Workers($55,810), Marriage and Family Therapists($54,590).


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