Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for West Montana Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Montana
West Montana Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $64,030 or $30.78 per hour which is 1% less than the Montana average salary of $64,840.
| Average | West Montana Nonmetropolitan Area | Montana | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $30.78 | $31.17 | -1.25% |
| Annual Salary | $64,030 | $64,840 | -1.25% |
Compared to the U.S.
West Montana Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $64,030 or $30.78 per hour which is 22% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | West Montana Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $30.78 | $39.80 | -22.66% |
| Annual Salary | $64,030 | $82,770 | -22.64% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in West Montana Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $69,214 which compares to the Montana average annual salary of $64,840. per year.
Cost-of-living in West Montana Nonmetropolitan Area is 7% less than the Montana average, which means West Montana Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Montana average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Montana Nonmetropolitan Area | $64,030 | 92.51% | $69,214 |
| Montana | $64,840 | 92.44% | $70,143 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In West Montana Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $49,180 and $76,750 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $82,480, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $37,950, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 4 | Under $37,950 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 6 | $37,950 – $49,180 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 10 | $49,180 – $62,110 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 10 | $62,110 – $76,750 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 6 | $62,110 – $82,480 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 4 | Above $82,480 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,650), Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,870), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,530).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $64,030 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,530 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $46,870 |
| Social Workers | $42,650 |
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