Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • School Psychologists in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $85,680 per year or $41.19 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Mexico School Psychologists who work in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 11%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in New Mexico for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in New Mexico for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #62 in the nation for salary and #441 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #208 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Mexico

Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $85,680 or $41.19 per hour which is 10% more than the New Mexico average salary of $77,730.

AverageNorthern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan AreaNew Mexico% Difference
Hourly Wage$41.19$37.3710.22%
Annual Salary$85,680$77,73010.23%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $85,680 or $41.19 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageNorthern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$41.19$39.803.49%
Annual Salary$85,680$82,7703.52%
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 Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $97,987 which compares to the New Mexico average annual salary of $77,730. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the New Mexico average, which means Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Mexico average.

  • New Mexico average salary is $77,730.
  • New Mexico cost-of-living adjusted salary is $84,886.
  • Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $85,680.
  • Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $97,987.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area$85,68087.44%$97,987
New Mexico$77,73091.57%$84,886
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 Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $63,900 and $103,440 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $123,800, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $46,870, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $46,870
15%2 – 4 years6$46,870 – $63,900
25%5 – 9 years10$63,900 – $81,290
25%10 – 14 years10$81,290 – $103,440
15%15 – 20 years6$81,290 – $123,800
10%20+ years4Above $123,800
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $85,680, Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($126,890).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,730), Marriage and Family Therapists ($51,770), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,940), and Health Care Social Workers ($54,630).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$126,890
School Psychologists$85,680
Health Care Social Workers$54,630
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,940
Marriage and Family Therapists$51,770
Social Workers$47,730
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

School Psychologists earn an average of $85,680 per year or $41.19 per hour in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $97,987 per year or $47 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($126,890), School Psychologists($85,680), Health Care Social Workers($54,630).


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