Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.
  • School Psychologists in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $69,430 per year or $33.38 per hour.
  • The percentage of Ohio School Psychologists who work in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #8 in Ohio for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #11 in Ohio for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #172 in the nation for salary and #430 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #127 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Ohio

Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $69,430 or $33.38 per hour which is 6% less than the Ohio average salary of $74,200.

AverageSouthern Ohio Nonmetropolitan AreaOhio% Difference
Hourly Wage$33.38$35.68-6.45%
Annual Salary$69,430$74,200-6.43%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $69,430 or $33.38 per hour which is 16% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageSouthern Ohio Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$33.38$39.80-16.13%
Annual Salary$69,430$82,770-16.12%
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 Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $79,113 which compares to the Ohio average annual salary of $74,200. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 12% less than the Ohio average, which means Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Ohio average.

  • Ohio average salary is $74,200.
  • Ohio cost-of-living adjusted salary is $80,925.
  • Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $69,430.
  • Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $79,113.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area$69,43087.76%$79,113
Ohio$74,20091.69%$80,925
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 Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $60,540 and $78,730 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $95,400, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $47,820, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $47,820
15%2 – 4 years10$47,820 – $60,540
25%5 – 9 years18$60,540 – $64,280
25%10 – 14 years18$64,280 – $78,730
15%15 – 20 years10$64,280 – $95,400
10%20+ years7Above $95,400
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 $69,430, Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($103,690), and Psychology Teachers ($88,190).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,780), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,080), and Health Care Social Workers ($52,280).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$103,690
Psychology Teachers$88,190
School Psychologists$69,430
Health Care Social Workers$52,280
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,080
Social Workers$43,780
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.

School Psychologists earn an average of $69,430 per year or $33.38 per hour in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $79,113 per year or $38 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southern Ohio Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($103,690), Psychology Teachers($88,190), School Psychologists($69,430).


Additional Salary Reports for School Psychologists in Ohio cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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