Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.
  • School Psychologists in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $74,060 per year or $35.61 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota School Psychologists who work in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in Minnesota for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Minnesota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #135 in the nation for salary and #395 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #256 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $74,060 or $35.61 per hour which is 6% less than the Minnesota average salary of $79,320.

AverageSouthwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$35.61$38.14-6.63%
Annual Salary$74,060$79,320-6.63%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $74,060 or $35.61 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageSouthwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$35.61$39.80-10.53%
Annual Salary$74,060$82,770-10.52%
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 Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $83,589 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $79,320. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Minnesota average, which means Southwest 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.
  • Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $74,060.
  • Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $83,589.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area$74,06088.60%$83,589
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 Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $62,570 and $79,260 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $93,490, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $58,910, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $58,910
15%2 – 4 years4$58,910 – $62,570
25%5 – 9 years8$62,570 – $75,650
25%10 – 14 years8$75,650 – $79,260
15%15 – 20 years4$75,650 – $93,490
10%20+ years3Above $93,490
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 ($53,320), Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,050), Social Workers ($58,080), and Health Care Social Workers ($59,610).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$74,060
Health Care Social Workers$59,610
Social Workers$58,080
Marriage and Family Therapists$55,050
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,320
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

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

School Psychologists earn an average of $74,060 per year or $35.61 per hour in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $83,589 per year or $40 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($74,060), Health Care Social Workers($59,610), Social Workers($58,080).


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