Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.
  • School Psychologists in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $68,070 per year or $32.72 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota School Psychologists who work in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #6 in Minnesota for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #186 in the nation for salary and #393 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #185 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $68,070 or $32.72 per hour which is 14% less than the Minnesota average salary of $79,320.

AverageSoutheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$32.72$38.14-14.21%
Annual Salary$68,070$79,320-14.18%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $68,070 or $32.72 per hour which is 17% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageSoutheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$32.72$39.80-17.79%
Annual Salary$68,070$82,770-17.76%
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 Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $76,828 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $79,320. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Minnesota average, which means Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Minnesota average.

  • Minnesota average salary is $79,320.
  • Minnesota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $80,430.
  • Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $68,070.
  • Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $76,828.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area$68,07088.60%$76,828
Minnesota$79,32098.62%$80,430
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 Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $62,070 and $78,340 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $81,590, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $47,180, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $47,180
15%2 – 4 years8$47,180 – $62,070
25%5 – 9 years12$62,070 – $74,370
25%10 – 14 years12$74,370 – $78,340
15%15 – 20 years8$74,370 – $81,590
10%20+ years5Above $81,590
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 $68,070, Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Marriage and Family Therapists ($68,660).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,000), Social Workers ($60,460), and Health Care Social Workers ($63,950).

TitleAnnual Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists$68,660
School Psychologists$68,070
Health Care Social Workers$63,950
Social Workers$60,460
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.

School Psychologists earn an average of $68,070 per year or $32.72 per hour in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $76,828 per year or $37 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area are Marriage and Family Therapists($68,660), School Psychologists($68,070), Health Care Social Workers($63,950).


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