Salary Report for Rhode Island School Psychologists
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Compare Rhode Island to U.S.
Rhode Island School Psychologists earn an average of $84,230 which is 1% more than the national average salary of $82,770.
| Type | Rhode Island | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $40.49 | $39.80 | 1.73% |
| Average Annual Salary | $84,230 | $82,770 | 1.76% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Rhode Island, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $77,290 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 $104,650, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced 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 | 17 | Under $61,000 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 26 | $61,000 – $77,290 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 42 | $77,290 – $79,510 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 42 | $79,510 – $99,350 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 26 | $79,510 – $104,650 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 17 | Above $104,650 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Rhode Island psychologists earn about $82,700 per year which is more than the average U.S. psychologist of $82,770.
Cost-of-living in Rhode Island is 2% higher than the national average, which means Rhode Island residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
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Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $84,230, Rhode Island School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($107,060), Psychology Teachers ($93,600), and Forensic Psychologists ($92,400).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($63,550), Substance Abuse Counselors ($64,640), and Health Care Social Workers ($73,230).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $107,060 |
| Psychology Teachers | $93,600 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $92,400 |
| School Psychologists | $84,230 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $73,230 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $64,640 |
| Social Workers | $63,550 |
Salary FAQ for Rhode Island School Psychologists
City and Rural Summaries
Providence-Warwick
Average School Psychologists Salary: $85,560
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $0
Hourly Wage: $41.13
Currently Employed: 220
Cost-of-Living Index: 0.00
Providence-Warwick Salary Report
Official Data Sources for School Psychologists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data