Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Lancaster
Compared to Pennsylvania
Lancaster School Psychologists earn an average of $94,750 or $45.55 per hour which is 18% more than the Pennsylvania average salary of $80,280.
| Average | Lancaster | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $45.55 | $38.60 | 18.01% |
| Annual Salary | $94,750 | $80,280 | 18.02% |
Compared to the U.S.
Lancaster School Psychologists earn an average of $94,750 or $45.55 per hour which is 14% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Lancaster | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $45.55 | $39.80 | 14.45% |
| Annual Salary | $94,750 | $82,770 | 14.47% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Lancaster earns an average annual salary of $96,222 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $80,280. per year.
Cost-of-living in Lancaster is 2% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Lancaster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $94,750 | 98.47% | $96,222 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,280 | 97.56% | $82,288 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Lancaster, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $77,290 and $100,040 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $158,690, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $61,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 10 | Under $61,000 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 15 | $61,000 – $77,290 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 25 | $77,290 – $81,860 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 25 | $81,860 – $100,040 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 15 | $81,860 – $158,690 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 10 | Above $158,690 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,250), Social Workers ($48,860), Health Care Social Workers ($61,090), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,880), and Psychology Teachers ($87,540).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $94,750 |
| Psychology Teachers | $87,540 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $75,880 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $61,090 |
| Social Workers | $48,860 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $48,250 |
FAQ for Lancaster School Psychologists
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