Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Syracuse is 210.
  • School Psychologists in Syracuse earn an average of $83,350 per year or $40.07 per hour.
  • The percentage of New York School Psychologists who work in Syracuse is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Syracuse is less than 1%.

Rankings for Syracuse

  • Ranks #4 in New York for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in New York for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #73 in the nation for salary and #135 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #49 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New York

Syracuse School Psychologists earn an average of $83,350 or $40.07 per hour which is 14% less than the New York average salary of $97,640.

AverageSyracuseNew York% Difference
Hourly Wage$40.07$46.94-14.64%
Annual Salary$83,350$97,640-14.64%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Syracuse School Psychologists earn an average of $83,350 or $40.07 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageSyracuseU.S.%
Hourly Wage$40.07$39.800.68%
Annual Salary$83,350$82,7700.70%
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 Syracuse earns an average annual salary of $86,293 which compares to the New York average annual salary of $97,640. per year.

Cost-of-living in Syracuse is 3% less than the New York average, which means Syracuse 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.
  • Syracuse average salary is $83,350.
  • Syracuse cost-of-living adjusted salary is $86,293.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Syracuse$83,35096.59%$86,293
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 Syracuse, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $65,150 and $98,660 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $107,050, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $60,840, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year21Under $60,840
15%2 – 4 years32$60,840 – $65,150
25%5 – 9 years52$65,150 – $79,310
25%10 – 14 years52$79,310 – $98,660
15%15 – 20 years32$79,310 – $107,050
10%20+ years21Above $107,050
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 $83,350, Syracuse School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,620).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,660), Health Care Social Workers ($53,900), Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,630), Social Workers ($58,800), and Psychology Teachers ($82,850).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,620
School Psychologists$83,350
Psychology Teachers$82,850
Social Workers$58,800
Marriage and Family Therapists$55,630
Health Care Social Workers$53,900
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,660
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Syracuse School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Syracuse is 210.

School Psychologists earn an average of $83,350 per year or $40.07 per hour in Syracuse.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Syracuse School Psychologists earn an average of $86,293 per year or $41 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Syracuse are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($101,620), School Psychologists($83,350), Psychology Teachers($82,850).


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