Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 120.
  • School Psychologists in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $76,740 per year or $36.89 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York School Psychologists who work in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #8 in New York for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #113 in the nation for salary and #276 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #79 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $76,740 or $36.89 per hour which is 21% less than the New York average salary of $97,640.

AverageCapital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan AreaNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.89$46.94-21.41%
Annual Salary$76,740$97,640-21.41%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $76,740 or $36.89 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageCapital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.89$39.80-7.31%
Annual Salary$76,740$82,770-7.29%
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 Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $83,286 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $97,640. per year.

Cost-of-living in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the New York average, which means Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New York average.

  • New York average salary is $97,640.
  • New York cost-of-living adjusted salary is $88,595.
  • Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $76,740.
  • Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $83,286.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area$76,74092.14%$83,286
New York$97,640110.21%$88,595
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 Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $62,070 and $81,590 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $103,600, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $59,260, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $59,260
15%2 – 4 years18$59,260 – $62,070
25%5 – 9 years30$62,070 – $76,730
25%10 – 14 years30$76,730 – $81,590
15%15 – 20 years18$76,730 – $103,600
10%20+ years12Above $103,600
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 $76,740, Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($97,890).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,580), Health Care Social Workers ($49,540), Social Workers ($57,290), and Psychology Teachers ($73,230).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$97,890
School Psychologists$76,740
Psychology Teachers$73,230
Social Workers$57,290
Health Care Social Workers$49,540
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,580
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 120.

School Psychologists earn an average of $76,740 per year or $36.89 per hour in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $83,286 per year or $40 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Capital/Northern New York Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($97,890), School Psychologists($76,740), Psychology Teachers($73,230).


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