Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Providence-Warwick is 220.
  • School Psychologists in Providence-Warwick earn an average of $85,560 per year or $41.13 per hour.
  • The percentage of Rhode Island School Psychologists who work in Providence-Warwick is 129%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Providence-Warwick is less than 1%.

Rankings for Providence-Warwick

  • Ranks #1 in Rhode Island for salary and #0 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Rhode Island for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #63 in the nation for salary and #not found when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #44 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Rhode Island

Providence-Warwick School Psychologists earn an average of $85,560 or $41.13 per hour which is 1% more than the Rhode Island average salary of $84,230.

AverageProvidence-WarwickRhode Island% Difference
Hourly Wage$41.13$40.491.58%
Annual Salary$85,560$84,2301.58%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Providence-Warwick School Psychologists earn an average of $85,560 or $41.13 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageProvidence-WarwickU.S.%
Hourly Wage$41.13$39.803.34%
Annual Salary$85,560$82,7703.37%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

  • Rhode Island average salary is $84,230.
  • Rhode Island cost-of-living adjusted salary is $82,700.
  • Providence-Warwick average salary is $85,560.

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Providence-Warwick, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $77,260 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, 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.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year22Under $61,000
15%2 – 4 years33$61,000 – $77,260
25%5 – 9 years55$77,260 – $81,690
25%10 – 14 years55$81,690 – $99,350
15%15 – 20 years33$81,690 – $104,650
10%20+ years22Above $104,650
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 $85,560, Providence-Warwick School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($95,470), Forensic Psychologists ($91,930), and Psychology Teachers ($91,750).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,930), Social Workers ($61,810), and Health Care Social Workers ($67,590).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$95,470
Forensic Psychologists$91,930
Psychology Teachers$91,750
School Psychologists$85,560
Health Care Social Workers$67,590
Social Workers$61,810
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,930
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Providence-Warwick School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Providence-Warwick is 220.

School Psychologists earn an average of $85,560 per year or $41.13 per hour in Providence-Warwick.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Providence-Warwick School Psychologists earn an average of $0 per year or $0 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Providence-Warwick are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($95,470), Forensic Psychologists($91,930), Psychology Teachers($91,750).


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