Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News is 190.
  • School Psychologists in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News earn an average of $76,850 per year or $36.95 per hour.
  • The percentage of Virginia School Psychologists who work in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News is 18%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News is less than 1%.

Rankings for Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News

  • Ranks #1 in Virginia for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #110 in the nation for salary and #145 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #54 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Virginia

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News School Psychologists earn an average of $76,850 or $36.95 per hour which is 13% less than the Virginia average salary of $88,890.

AverageVirginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport NewsVirginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.95$42.73-13.53%
Annual Salary$76,850$88,890-13.54%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News School Psychologists earn an average of $76,850 or $36.95 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageVirginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport NewsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.95$39.80-7.16%
Annual Salary$76,850$82,770-7.15%
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 Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News earns an average annual salary of $79,902 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $88,890. per year.

Cost-of-living in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News is 4% less than the Virginia average, which means Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Virginia average.

  • Virginia average salary is $88,890.
  • Virginia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $88,027.
  • Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News average salary is $76,850.
  • Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News cost-of-living adjusted salary is $79,902.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News$76,85096.18%$79,902
Virginia$88,890100.98%$88,027
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 Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $63,120 and $82,390 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $104,650, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $62,070, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year19Under $62,070
15%2 – 4 years28$62,070 – $63,120
25%5 – 9 years48$63,120 – $74,370
25%10 – 14 years48$74,370 – $82,390
15%15 – 20 years28$74,370 – $104,650
10%20+ years19Above $104,650
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 $76,850, Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($110,140), Forensic Psychologists ($98,700), and Psychology Teachers ($80,410).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($50,140), Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,470), Social Workers ($54,170), and Health Care Social Workers ($54,560).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$110,140
Forensic Psychologists$98,700
Psychology Teachers$80,410
School Psychologists$76,850
Health Care Social Workers$54,560
Social Workers$54,170
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,470
Marriage and Family Therapists$50,140
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News is 190.

School Psychologists earn an average of $76,850 per year or $36.95 per hour in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News School Psychologists earn an average of $79,902 per year or $38 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($110,140), Forensic Psychologists($98,700), Psychology Teachers($80,410).


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