Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is 1,250.
  • School Psychologists in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington earn an average of $85,340 per year or $41.03 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania School Psychologists who work in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is 74%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is 2%.

Rankings for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

  • Ranks #2 in Pennsylvania for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #64 in the nation for salary and #56 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington School Psychologists earn an average of $85,340 or $41.03 per hour which is 6% more than the Pennsylvania average salary of $80,280.

AveragePhiladelphia-Camden-WilmingtonPennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$41.03$38.606.30%
Annual Salary$85,340$80,2806.30%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington School Psychologists earn an average of $85,340 or $41.03 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AveragePhiladelphia-Camden-WilmingtonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$41.03$39.803.09%
Annual Salary$85,340$82,7703.10%
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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington earns an average annual salary of $83,462 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $80,280. per year.

Cost-of-living in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average, which means Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Pennsylvania average.

  • Pennsylvania average salary is $80,280.
  • Pennsylvania cost-of-living adjusted salary is $82,288.
  • Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington average salary is $85,340.
  • Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $83,462.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$85,340102.25%$83,462
Pennsylvania$80,28097.56%$82,288
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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $63,580 and $100,910 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $125,060, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $60,470, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year125Under $60,470
15%2 – 4 years188$60,470 – $63,580
25%5 – 9 years312$63,580 – $79,500
25%10 – 14 years312$79,500 – $100,910
15%15 – 20 years188$79,500 – $125,060
10%20+ years125Above $125,060
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 $85,340, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($102,980), Psychology Teachers ($90,210), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,880).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($52,750), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,770), Health Care Social Workers ($64,820), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($72,060).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$102,980
Psychology Teachers$90,210
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$87,880
School Psychologists$85,340
Marriage and Family Therapists$72,060
Health Care Social Workers$64,820
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,770
Social Workers$52,750
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington is 1,250.

School Psychologists earn an average of $85,340 per year or $41.03 per hour in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington School Psychologists earn an average of $83,462 per year or $40 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington are Forensic Psychologists($102,980), Psychology Teachers($90,210), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($87,880).


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