Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Lincoln
Compared to Nebraska
Lincoln School Psychologists earn an average of $79,780 or $38.36 per hour which is 2% less than the Nebraska average salary of $82,230.
| Average | Lincoln | Nebraska | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $38.36 | $39.53 | -2.96% |
| Annual Salary | $79,780 | $82,230 | -2.98% |
Compared to the U.S.
Lincoln School Psychologists earn an average of $79,780 or $38.36 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Lincoln | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $38.36 | $39.80 | -3.62% |
| Annual Salary | $79,780 | $82,770 | -3.61% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Lincoln earns an average annual salary of $85,062 which compares to the Nebraska average annual salary of $82,230. per year.
Cost-of-living in Lincoln is 6% less than the Nebraska average, which means Lincoln residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nebraska average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $79,780 | 93.79% | $85,062 |
| Nebraska | $82,230 | 92.89% | $88,524 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Lincoln, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $78,220 and $78,220 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $98,470, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $78,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 6 | Under $78,000 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 9 | $78,000 – $78,220 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 15 | $78,220 – $78,220 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 15 | $78,220 – $78,220 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 9 | $78,220 – $98,470 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 6 | Above $98,470 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $79,780, Lincoln School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,150).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,640), Health Care Social Workers ($52,480), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,300).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $87,150 |
| School Psychologists | $79,780 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $53,300 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $52,480 |
| Social Workers | $41,640 |
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