Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 80.
  • School Psychologists in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $75,880 per year or $36.48 per hour.
  • The percentage of Nebraska School Psychologists who work in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 21%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #4 in Nebraska for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Nebraska for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #119 in the nation for salary and #389 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #124 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Nebraska

South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $75,880 or $36.48 per hour which is 7% less than the Nebraska average salary of $82,230.

AverageSouth Nebraska Nonmetropolitan AreaNebraska% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.48$39.53-7.72%
Annual Salary$75,880$82,230-7.72%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $75,880 or $36.48 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageSouth Nebraska Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.48$39.80-8.34%
Annual Salary$75,880$82,770-8.32%
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 South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $85,402 which compares to the Nebraska average annual salary of $82,230. per year.

Cost-of-living in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Nebraska average, which means South 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.
  • South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $75,880.
  • South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $85,402.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area$75,88088.85%$85,402
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 South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $58,090 and $81,290 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $100,040, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $48,720, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $48,720
15%2 – 4 years12$48,720 – $58,090
25%5 – 9 years20$58,090 – $77,570
25%10 – 14 years20$77,570 – $81,290
15%15 – 20 years12$77,570 – $100,040
10%20+ years8Above $100,040
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 ($42,390), Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,110), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,290).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$75,880
Health Care Social Workers$53,290
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,110
Social Workers$42,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area is 80.

School Psychologists earn an average of $75,880 per year or $36.48 per hour in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $85,402 per year or $41 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($75,880), Health Care Social Workers($53,290), Substance Abuse Counselors($47,110).


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