Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Raleigh
Compared to North Carolina
Raleigh School Psychologists earn an average of $76,830 or $36.94 per hour which is 18% more than the North Carolina average salary of $65,110.
| Average | Raleigh | North Carolina | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $36.94 | $31.30 | 18.02% |
| Annual Salary | $76,830 | $65,110 | 18.00% |
Compared to the U.S.
Raleigh School Psychologists earn an average of $76,830 or $36.94 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Raleigh | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $36.94 | $39.80 | -7.19% |
| Annual Salary | $76,830 | $82,770 | -7.18% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Raleigh earns an average annual salary of $80,316 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $65,110. per year.
Cost-of-living in Raleigh is 4% less than the North Carolina average, which means Raleigh residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Carolina average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $76,830 | 95.66% | $80,316 |
| North Carolina | $65,110 | 91.84% | $70,895 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Raleigh, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $62,930 and $82,390 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $99,350, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $62,070, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 28 | Under $62,070 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 42 | $62,070 – $62,930 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 70 | $62,930 – $78,830 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 70 | $78,830 – $82,390 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 42 | $78,830 – $99,350 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 28 | Above $99,350 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $76,830, Raleigh School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($100,280).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,450), Social Workers ($52,760), Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,070), Psychology Teachers ($62,040), and Health Care Social Workers ($68,200).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $100,280 |
| School Psychologists | $76,830 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $68,200 |
| Psychology Teachers | $62,040 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $58,070 |
| Social Workers | $52,760 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $48,450 |
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