Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.
  • School Psychologists in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $88,910 per year or $42.75 per hour.
  • The percentage of Michigan School Psychologists who work in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #1 in Michigan for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Michigan for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #52 in the nation for salary and #419 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #177 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Michigan

Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $88,910 or $42.75 per hour which is 13% more than the Michigan average salary of $78,460.

AverageNorthwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan AreaMichigan% Difference
Hourly Wage$42.75$37.7213.34%
Annual Salary$88,910$78,46013.32%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $88,910 or $42.75 per hour which is 7% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageNorthwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$42.75$39.807.41%
Annual Salary$88,910$82,7707.42%
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 Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $101,115 which compares to the Michigan average annual salary of $78,460. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is 12% less than the Michigan average, which means Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $88,910.
  • Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $101,115.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area$88,91087.93%$101,115
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 Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $75,930 and $97,360 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $147,260, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $59,830, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $59,830
15%2 – 4 years8$59,830 – $75,930
25%5 – 9 years12$75,930 – $76,730
25%10 – 14 years12$76,730 – $97,360
15%15 – 20 years8$76,730 – $147,260
10%20+ years5Above $147,260
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 $88,910, Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,080).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($53,980), Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,420), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,900).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,080
School Psychologists$88,910
Health Care Social Workers$56,900
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,420
Social Workers$53,980
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.

School Psychologists earn an average of $88,910 per year or $42.75 per hour in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $101,115 per year or $49 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($101,080), School Psychologists($88,910), Health Care Social Workers($56,900).


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