Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Salt Lake City
Compared to Utah
Salt Lake City School Psychologists earn an average of $65,540 or $31.51 per hour which is 2% more than the Utah average salary of $64,190.
| Average | Salt Lake City | Utah | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $31.51 | $30.86 | 2.11% |
| Annual Salary | $65,540 | $64,190 | 2.10% |
Compared to the U.S.
Salt Lake City School Psychologists earn an average of $65,540 or $31.51 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Salt Lake City | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $31.51 | $39.80 | -20.83% |
| Annual Salary | $65,540 | $82,770 | -20.82% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Salt Lake City earns an average annual salary of $67,069 which compares to the Utah average annual salary of $64,190. per year.
Cost-of-living in Salt Lake City is 2% less than the Utah average, which means Salt Lake City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Utah average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $65,540 | 97.72% | $67,069 |
| Utah | $64,190 | 95.32% | $67,342 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Salt Lake City, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $58,800 and $78,780 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $100,040, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $29,120, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 13 | Under $29,120 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 20 | $29,120 – $58,800 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 32 | $58,800 – $64,270 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 32 | $64,270 – $78,780 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 20 | $64,270 – $100,040 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 13 | Above $100,040 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $65,540, Salt Lake City School Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($101,350), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($92,010), Marriage and Family Therapists ($90,670), Forensic Psychologists ($90,640), Health Care Social Workers ($72,460), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($68,370).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($56,040).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers | $101,350 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $92,010 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $90,670 |
| Forensic Psychologists | $90,640 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $72,460 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $68,370 |
| School Psychologists | $65,540 |
| Social Workers | $56,040 |
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