Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.
  • School Psychologists in Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $83,370 per year or $40.08 per hour.
  • The percentage of Washington School Psychologists who work in Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #9 in Washington for salary and #12 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Washington for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #72 in the nation for salary and #125 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #212 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Washington

Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $83,370 or $40.08 per hour which is 12% less than the Washington average salary of $95,780.

AverageEastern Washington Nonmetropolitan AreaWashington% Difference
Hourly Wage$40.08$46.05-12.96%
Annual Salary$83,370$95,780-12.96%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $83,370 or $40.08 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageEastern Washington Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$40.08$39.800.70%
Annual Salary$83,370$82,7700.72%
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 Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $85,948 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $95,780. per year.

Cost-of-living in Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area is 3% less than the Washington average, which means Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.

  • Washington average salary is $95,780.
  • Washington cost-of-living adjusted salary is $89,214.
  • Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $83,370.
  • Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $85,948.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area$83,37097.00%$85,948
Washington$95,780107.36%$89,214
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 Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $77,290 and $97,980 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $101,100, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $59,260, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $59,260
15%2 – 4 years6$59,260 – $77,290
25%5 – 9 years10$77,290 – $80,390
25%10 – 14 years10$80,390 – $97,980
15%15 – 20 years6$80,390 – $101,100
10%20+ years4Above $101,100
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 Health Care Social Workers ($57,550), Substance Abuse Counselors ($57,560), and Social Workers ($63,000).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$83,370
Social Workers$63,000
Substance Abuse Counselors$57,560
Health Care Social Workers$57,550
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area is 40.

School Psychologists earn an average of $83,370 per year or $40.08 per hour in Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $85,948 per year or $41 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Eastern Washington Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($83,370), Social Workers($63,000), Substance Abuse Counselors($57,560).


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