Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Grand Rapids-Wyoming is 160.
  • School Psychologists in Grand Rapids-Wyoming earn an average of $81,040 per year or $38.96 per hour.
  • The percentage of Michigan School Psychologists who work in Grand Rapids-Wyoming is 13%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Grand Rapids-Wyoming is less than 1%.

Rankings for Grand Rapids-Wyoming

  • Ranks #3 in Michigan for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Michigan for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #85 in the nation for salary and #179 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #63 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Michigan

Grand Rapids-Wyoming School Psychologists earn an average of $81,040 or $38.96 per hour which is 3% more than the Michigan average salary of $78,460.

AverageGrand Rapids-WyomingMichigan% Difference
Hourly Wage$38.96$37.723.29%
Annual Salary$81,040$78,4603.29%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Grand Rapids-Wyoming School Psychologists earn an average of $81,040 or $38.96 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageGrand Rapids-WyomingU.S.%
Hourly Wage$38.96$39.80-2.11%
Annual Salary$81,040$82,770-2.09%
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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming earns an average annual salary of $85,548 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $78,460. per year.

Cost-of-living in Grand Rapids-Wyoming is 5% less than the Michigan average, which means Grand Rapids-Wyoming residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Michigan average.

  • Michigan average salary is $78,460.
  • Michigan cost-of-living adjusted salary is $83,433.
  • Grand Rapids-Wyoming average salary is $81,040.
  • Grand Rapids-Wyoming cost-of-living adjusted salary is $85,548.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Grand Rapids-Wyoming$81,04094.73%$85,548
Michigan$78,46094.04%$83,433
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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $64,280 and $93,880 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $100,260, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $60,500, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year16Under $60,500
15%2 – 4 years24$60,500 – $64,280
25%5 – 9 years40$64,280 – $78,720
25%10 – 14 years40$78,720 – $93,880
15%15 – 20 years24$78,720 – $100,260
10%20+ years16Above $100,260
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 $81,040, Grand Rapids-Wyoming School Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($81,360).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,830), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,190), Health Care Social Workers ($58,840), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($80,890).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$81,360
School Psychologists$81,040
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$80,890
Health Care Social Workers$58,840
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,190
Social Workers$49,830
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Grand Rapids-Wyoming School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Grand Rapids-Wyoming is 160.

School Psychologists earn an average of $81,040 per year or $38.96 per hour in Grand Rapids-Wyoming.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Grand Rapids-Wyoming School Psychologists earn an average of $85,548 per year or $41 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Grand Rapids-Wyoming are Psychology Teachers($81,360), School Psychologists($81,040), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($80,890).


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