Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.
  • School Psychologists in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $81,210 per year or $39.04 per hour.
  • The percentage of Nebraska School Psychologists who work in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 13%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Nebraska for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Nebraska for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #84 in the nation for salary and #388 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #172 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Nebraska

Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $81,210 or $39.04 per hour which is 1% less than the Nebraska average salary of $82,230.

AverageNortheast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan AreaNebraska% Difference
Hourly Wage$39.04$39.53-1.24%
Annual Salary$81,210$82,230-1.24%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $81,210 or $39.04 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageNortheast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$39.04$39.80-1.91%
Annual Salary$81,210$82,770-1.88%
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 Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $91,401 which compares to the Nebraska average annual salary of $82,230. per year.

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

  • Nebraska average salary is $82,230.
  • Nebraska cost-of-living adjusted salary is $88,524.
  • Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $81,210.
  • Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $91,401.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area$81,21088.85%$91,401
Nebraska$82,23092.89%$88,524
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 Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $60,400 and $93,140 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $117,250, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $58,890, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $58,890
15%2 – 4 years8$58,890 – $60,400
25%5 – 9 years12$60,400 – $76,090
25%10 – 14 years12$76,090 – $93,140
15%15 – 20 years8$76,090 – $117,250
10%20+ years5Above $117,250
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 Social Workers ($42,820), Health Care Social Workers ($50,250), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,320).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$81,210
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,320
Health Care Social Workers$50,250
Social Workers$42,820
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.

School Psychologists earn an average of $81,210 per year or $39.04 per hour in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $91,401 per year or $44 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($81,210), Substance Abuse Counselors($50,320), Health Care Social Workers($50,250).


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