Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.
  • School Psychologists in Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $73,020 per year or $35.10 per hour.
  • The percentage of Vermont School Psychologists who work in Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area is 29%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in Vermont for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Vermont for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #148 in the nation for salary and #115 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #178 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Vermont

Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $73,020 or $35.10 per hour which is 4% less than the Vermont average salary of $76,670.

AverageNorthern Vermont Nonmetropolitan AreaVermont% Difference
Hourly Wage$35.10$36.86-4.77%
Annual Salary$73,020$76,670-4.76%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $73,020 or $35.10 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageNorthern Vermont Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$35.10$39.80-11.81%
Annual Salary$73,020$82,770-11.78%
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 Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $74,823 which compares to the Vermont average annual salary of $76,670. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area is 2% less than the Vermont average, which means Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Vermont average.

  • Vermont average salary is $76,670.
  • Vermont cost-of-living adjusted salary is $77,172.
  • Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $73,020.
  • Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $74,823.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area$73,02097.59%$74,823
Vermont$76,67099.35%$77,172
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 Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $50,510 and $81,590 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $97,350, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $50,510, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $50,510
15%2 – 4 years8$50,510 – $50,510
25%5 – 9 years12$50,510 – $78,590
25%10 – 14 years12$78,590 – $81,590
15%15 – 20 years8$78,590 – $97,350
10%20+ years5Above $97,350
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 Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,780), Social Workers ($49,620), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,300).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$73,020
Health Care Social Workers$55,300
Social Workers$49,620
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,780
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.

School Psychologists earn an average of $73,020 per year or $35.10 per hour in Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $74,823 per year or $36 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($73,020), Health Care Social Workers($55,300), Social Workers($49,620).


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

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