Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Pennsylvania
Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $71,290 or $34.28 per hour which is 11% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $80,280.
| Average | Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $34.28 | $38.60 | -11.19% |
| Annual Salary | $71,290 | $80,280 | -11.20% |
Compared to the U.S.
Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $71,290 or $34.28 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $34.28 | $39.80 | -13.87% |
| Annual Salary | $71,290 | $82,770 | -13.87% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $79,716 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $80,280. per year.
Cost-of-living in Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area | $71,290 | 89.43% | $79,716 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,280 | 97.56% | $82,288 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $62,070 and $78,780 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $97,900, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $61,170, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 5 | Under $61,170 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 8 | $61,170 – $62,070 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 12 | $62,070 – $62,070 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 12 | $62,070 – $78,780 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 8 | $62,070 – $97,900 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 5 | Above $97,900 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $71,290, Northern Pennsylvania Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($90,780), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($77,410).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,800), Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,950), and Health Care Social Workers ($52,820).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $90,780 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $77,410 |
| School Psychologists | $71,290 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $52,820 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $45,950 |
| Social Workers | $43,800 |
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