Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Pittsburgh
Compared to Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh School Psychologists earn an average of $82,420 or $39.63 per hour which is 2% more than the Pennsylvania average salary of $80,280.
| Average | Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $39.63 | $38.60 | 2.67% |
| Annual Salary | $82,420 | $80,280 | 2.67% |
Compared to the U.S.
Pittsburgh School Psychologists earn an average of $82,420 or $39.63 per hour which is 0% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Pittsburgh | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $39.63 | $39.80 | -0.43% |
| Annual Salary | $82,420 | $82,770 | -0.42% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Pittsburgh earns an average annual salary of $86,141 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $80,280. per year.
Cost-of-living in Pittsburgh is 4% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Pittsburgh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $82,420 | 95.68% | $86,141 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,280 | 97.56% | $82,288 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Pittsburgh, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $61,360 and $99,350 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $104,950, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $49,980, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 16 | Under $49,980 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 24 | $49,980 – $61,360 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 40 | $61,360 – $77,290 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 40 | $77,290 – $99,350 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 24 | $77,290 – $104,950 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 16 | Above $104,950 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $82,420, Pittsburgh School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($91,610), and Psychology Teachers ($84,800).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,560), Marriage and Family Therapists ($49,420), Social Workers ($50,010), Health Care Social Workers ($61,280), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($80,730).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Psychologists | $91,610 |
| Psychology Teachers | $84,800 |
| School Psychologists | $82,420 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $80,730 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $61,280 |
| Social Workers | $50,010 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $49,420 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $48,560 |
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