Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Spartanburg is 30.
  • School Psychologists in Spartanburg earn an average of $65,880 per year or $31.67 per hour.
  • The percentage of South Carolina School Psychologists who work in Spartanburg is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Spartanburg is less than 1%.

Rankings for Spartanburg

  • Ranks #4 in South Carolina for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in South Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #203 in the nation for salary and #349 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #236 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to South Carolina

Spartanburg School Psychologists earn an average of $65,880 or $31.67 per hour which is 1% more than the South Carolina average salary of $65,080.

AverageSpartanburgSouth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.67$31.291.21%
Annual Salary$65,880$65,0801.23%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Spartanburg School Psychologists earn an average of $65,880 or $31.67 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageSpartanburgU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.67$39.80-20.43%
Annual Salary$65,880$82,770-20.41%
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 Spartanburg earns an average annual salary of $73,241 which compares to the South Carolina average annual salary of $65,080. per year.

Cost-of-living in Spartanburg is 10% less than the South Carolina average, which means Spartanburg 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.
  • Spartanburg average salary is $65,880.
  • Spartanburg cost-of-living adjusted salary is $73,241.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Spartanburg$65,88089.95%$73,241
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 Spartanburg, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $55,130 and $78,220 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $78,680, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $50,080, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $50,080
15%2 – 4 years4$50,080 – $55,130
25%5 – 9 years8$55,130 – $63,900
25%10 – 14 years8$63,900 – $78,220
15%15 – 20 years4$63,900 – $78,680
10%20+ years3Above $78,680
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,500), Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,660), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,310).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$65,880
Health Care Social Workers$55,310
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,660
Social Workers$43,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Spartanburg School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Spartanburg is 30.

School Psychologists earn an average of $65,880 per year or $31.67 per hour in Spartanburg.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Spartanburg School Psychologists earn an average of $73,241 per year or $35 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Spartanburg are School Psychologists($65,880), Health Care Social Workers($55,310), Substance Abuse Counselors($44,660).


Additional Salary Reports for School Psychologists in South Carolina cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for School Psychologists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data