Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Erie
Compared to Pennsylvania
Erie School Psychologists earn an average of $63,460 or $30.51 per hour which is 20% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $80,280.
| Average | Erie | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $30.51 | $38.60 | -20.96% |
| Annual Salary | $63,460 | $80,280 | -20.95% |
Compared to the U.S.
Erie School Psychologists earn an average of $63,460 or $30.51 per hour which is 23% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Erie | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $30.51 | $39.80 | -23.34% |
| Annual Salary | $63,460 | $82,770 | -23.33% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Erie earns an average annual salary of $67,203 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $80,280. per year.
Cost-of-living in Erie is 6% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Erie residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Pennsylvania average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie | $63,460 | 94.43% | $67,203 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,280 | 97.56% | $82,288 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Erie, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $52,320 and $77,750 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $78,990, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $37,150, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 5 | Under $37,150 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 8 | $37,150 – $52,320 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 12 | $52,320 – $56,700 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 12 | $56,700 – $77,750 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 8 | $56,700 – $78,990 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 5 | Above $78,990 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $63,460, Erie School Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($82,980), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($80,000).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,350), Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,190), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,570).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $82,980 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $80,000 |
| School Psychologists | $63,460 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,570 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $45,190 |
| Social Workers | $42,350 |
FAQ for Erie School Psychologists
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