Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin is 80.
  • School Psychologists in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin earn an average of $57,180 per year or $27.49 per hour.
  • The percentage of South Carolina School Psychologists who work in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin is 15%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin is less than 1%.

Rankings for Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin

  • Ranks #5 in South Carolina for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in South Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #253 in the nation for salary and #319 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #117 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to South Carolina

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin School Psychologists earn an average of $57,180 or $27.49 per hour which is 12% less than the South Carolina average salary of $65,080.

AverageGreenville-Anderson-MauldinSouth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.49$31.29-12.14%
Annual Salary$57,180$65,080-12.14%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin School Psychologists earn an average of $57,180 or $27.49 per hour which is 30% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageGreenville-Anderson-MauldinU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.49$39.80-30.93%
Annual Salary$57,180$82,770-30.92%
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 Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin earns an average annual salary of $62,801 which compares to the South Carolina average annual salary of $65,080. per year.

Cost-of-living in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin is 9% less than the South Carolina average, which means Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to South Carolina average.

  • South Carolina average salary is $65,080.
  • South Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,009.
  • Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin average salary is $57,180.
  • Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,801.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin$57,18091.05%$62,801
South Carolina$65,08091.65%$71,009
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 Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $41,080 and $60,500 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $101,410, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $30,180, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $30,180
15%2 – 4 years12$30,180 – $41,080
25%5 – 9 years20$41,080 – $59,260
25%10 – 14 years20$59,260 – $60,500
15%15 – 20 years12$59,260 – $101,410
10%20+ years8Above $101,410
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 $57,180, Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($99,100), and Psychology Teachers ($69,000).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($41,760), Social Workers ($47,970), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,000).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$99,100
Psychology Teachers$69,000
School Psychologists$57,180
Health Care Social Workers$56,000
Social Workers$47,970
Substance Abuse Counselors$41,760
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin is 80.

School Psychologists earn an average of $57,180 per year or $27.49 per hour in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin School Psychologists earn an average of $62,801 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($99,100), Psychology Teachers($69,000), School Psychologists($57,180).


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