Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.
  • School Psychologists in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $55,570 per year or $26.72 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina School Psychologists who work in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #7 in North Carolina for salary and #18 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #261 in the nation for salary and #459 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #237 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $55,570 or $26.72 per hour which is 14% less than the North Carolina average salary of $65,110.

AverageMountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.72$31.30-14.63%
Annual Salary$55,570$65,110-14.65%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $55,570 or $26.72 per hour which is 32% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageMountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.72$39.80-32.86%
Annual Salary$55,570$82,770-32.86%
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 Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $64,295 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $65,110. per year.

Cost-of-living in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the North Carolina average, which means Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Carolina average.

  • North Carolina average salary is $65,110.
  • North Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $70,895.
  • Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $55,570.
  • Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,295.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area$55,57086.43%$64,295
North Carolina$65,11091.84%$70,895
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 Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $47,250 and $61,890 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $81,290, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $37,220, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $37,220
15%2 – 4 years4$37,220 – $47,250
25%5 – 9 years8$47,250 – $57,170
25%10 – 14 years8$57,170 – $61,890
15%15 – 20 years4$57,170 – $81,290
10%20+ years3Above $81,290
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 $55,570, Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($86,310), and Psychology Teachers ($78,310).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($46,940), Health Care Social Workers ($51,090), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,930).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$86,310
Psychology Teachers$78,310
School Psychologists$55,570
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,930
Health Care Social Workers$51,090
Social Workers$46,940
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.

School Psychologists earn an average of $55,570 per year or $26.72 per hour in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $64,295 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Mountain North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($86,310), Psychology Teachers($78,310), School Psychologists($55,570).


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