Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in State College is 40.
  • School Psychologists in State College earn an average of $73,060 per year or $35.12 per hour.
  • The percentage of Pennsylvania School Psychologists who work in State College is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in State College is less than 1%.

Rankings for State College

  • Ranks #8 in Pennsylvania for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #11 in Pennsylvania for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #147 in the nation for salary and #89 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #223 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Pennsylvania

State College School Psychologists earn an average of $73,060 or $35.12 per hour which is 8% less than the Pennsylvania average salary of $80,280.

AverageState CollegePennsylvania% Difference
Hourly Wage$35.12$38.60-9.02%
Annual Salary$73,060$80,280-8.99%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

State College School Psychologists earn an average of $73,060 or $35.12 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageState CollegeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$35.12$39.80-11.76%
Annual Salary$73,060$82,770-11.73%
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 State College earns an average annual salary of $73,516 which compares to the Pennsylvania average annual salary of $80,280. per year.

Cost-of-living in State College is 1% less than the Pennsylvania average, which means State College residents have an overall less 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.
  • State College average salary is $73,060.
  • State College cost-of-living adjusted salary is $73,516.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
State College$73,06099.38%$73,516
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 State College, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $62,400 and $78,530 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $81,590, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $60,500, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $60,500
15%2 – 4 years6$60,500 – $62,400
25%5 – 9 years10$62,400 – $76,730
25%10 – 14 years10$76,730 – $78,530
15%15 – 20 years6$76,730 – $81,590
10%20+ years4Above $81,590
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 $73,060, State College School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($76,390).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,230), Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,790), and Health Care Social Workers ($59,140).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76,390
School Psychologists$73,060
Health Care Social Workers$59,140
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,790
Social Workers$42,230
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for State College School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in State College is 40.

School Psychologists earn an average of $73,060 per year or $35.12 per hour in State College.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in State College School Psychologists earn an average of $73,516 per year or $35 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in State College are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($76,390), School Psychologists($73,060), Health Care Social Workers($59,140).


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