Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Reading
Compared to Pennsylvania
Reading School Psychologists earn an average of $83,650 or $40.22 per hour which is 4% more than the Pennsylvania average salary of $80,280.
| Average | Reading | Pennsylvania | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $40.22 | $38.60 | 4.20% |
| Annual Salary | $83,650 | $80,280 | 4.20% |
Compared to the U.S.
Reading School Psychologists earn an average of $83,650 or $40.22 per hour which is 1% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Reading | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $40.22 | $39.80 | 1.06% |
| Annual Salary | $83,650 | $82,770 | 1.06% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Reading earns an average annual salary of $85,331 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $80,280. per year.
Cost-of-living in Reading is 2% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means Reading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | $83,650 | 98.03% | $85,331 |
| Pennsylvania | $80,280 | 97.56% | $82,288 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Reading, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $74,370 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 $100,260, 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 | 6 | Under $61,000 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 9 | $61,000 – $74,370 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 15 | $74,370 – $78,870 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 15 | $78,870 – $99,350 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 9 | $78,870 – $100,260 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 6 | Above $100,260 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,920), Social Workers ($47,000), Marriage and Family Therapists ($55,430), Health Care Social Workers ($58,150), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($71,390), and Psychology Teachers ($82,630).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologists | $83,650 |
| Psychology Teachers | $82,630 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $71,390 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $58,150 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $55,430 |
| Social Workers | $47,000 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $46,920 |
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