Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Akron
Compared to Ohio
Akron School Psychologists earn an average of $65,180 or $31.34 per hour which is 12% less than the Ohio average salary of $74,200.
| Average | Akron | Ohio | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $31.34 | $35.68 | -12.16% |
| Annual Salary | $65,180 | $74,200 | -12.16% |
Compared to the U.S.
Akron School Psychologists earn an average of $65,180 or $31.34 per hour which is 21% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Akron | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $31.34 | $39.80 | -21.26% |
| Annual Salary | $65,180 | $82,770 | -21.25% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Akron earns an average annual salary of $70,116 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $74,200. per year.
Cost-of-living in Akron is 7% less than the Ohio average, which means Akron residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | $65,180 | 92.96% | $70,116 |
| Ohio | $74,200 | 91.69% | $80,925 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Akron, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $47,610 and $80,870 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $97,980, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $31,350, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 18 | Under $31,350 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 27 | $31,350 – $47,610 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 45 | $47,610 – $62,170 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 45 | $62,170 – $80,870 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 27 | $62,170 – $97,980 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 18 | Above $97,980 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $65,180, Akron School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($88,980).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($50,070), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,770), and Health Care Social Workers ($57,510).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $88,980 |
| School Psychologists | $65,180 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $57,510 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $50,770 |
| Social Workers | $50,070 |
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