Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 80.
  • School Psychologists in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $70,990 per year or $34.13 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York School Psychologists who work in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #12 in New York for salary and #14 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #165 in the nation for salary and #274 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #120 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $70,990 or $34.13 per hour which is 27% less than the New York average salary of $97,640.

AverageSouthwest New York Nonmetropolitan AreaNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$34.13$46.94-27.29%
Annual Salary$70,990$97,640-27.29%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $70,990 or $34.13 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageSouthwest New York Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$34.13$39.80-14.25%
Annual Salary$70,990$82,770-14.23%
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 Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $77,046 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $97,640. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 8% less than the New York average, which means Southwest 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.
  • Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $70,990.
  • Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $77,046.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area$70,99092.14%$77,046
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 Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $50,510 and $79,090 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 $47,830, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $47,830
15%2 – 4 years12$47,830 – $50,510
25%5 – 9 years20$50,510 – $63,890
25%10 – 14 years20$63,890 – $79,090
15%15 – 20 years12$63,890 – $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

With an average annual salary of $70,990, Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($91,050).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,910), Health Care Social Workers ($50,570), Social Workers ($52,660), and Psychology Teachers ($63,160).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$91,050
School Psychologists$70,990
Psychology Teachers$63,160
Social Workers$52,660
Health Care Social Workers$50,570
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,910
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area is 80.

School Psychologists earn an average of $70,990 per year or $34.13 per hour in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $77,046 per year or $37 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest New York Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($91,050), School Psychologists($70,990), Psychology Teachers($63,160).


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