Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.
  • School Psychologists in Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $77,970 per year or $37.49 per hour.
  • The percentage of Vermont School Psychologists who work in Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area is 29%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Vermont for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Vermont for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #100 in the nation for salary and #114 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #176 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Vermont

Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $77,970 or $37.49 per hour which is 1% more than the Vermont average salary of $76,670.

AverageSouthern Vermont Nonmetropolitan AreaVermont% Difference
Hourly Wage$37.49$36.861.71%
Annual Salary$77,970$76,6701.70%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $77,970 or $37.49 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageSouthern Vermont Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$37.49$39.80-5.80%
Annual Salary$77,970$82,770-5.80%
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 Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $79,895 which compares to the Vermont average annual salary of $76,670. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area is 2% less than the Vermont average, which means Southern 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.
  • Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $77,970.
  • Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $79,895.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area$77,97097.59%$79,895
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 Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $62,070 and $97,350 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $97,430, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $50,450, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $50,450
15%2 – 4 years8$50,450 – $62,070
25%5 – 9 years12$62,070 – $80,360
25%10 – 14 years12$80,360 – $97,350
15%15 – 20 years8$80,360 – $97,430
10%20+ years5Above $97,430
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 ($49,350), Social Workers ($53,980), Health Care Social Workers ($55,960), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($74,090).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$77,970
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,090
Health Care Social Workers$55,960
Social Workers$53,980
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,350
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

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

School Psychologists earn an average of $77,970 per year or $37.49 per hour in Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $79,895 per year or $38 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Southern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($77,970), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($74,090), Health Care Social Workers($55,960).


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

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