Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area
Compared to Washington
Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $94,460 or $45.41 per hour which is 1% less than the Washington average salary of $95,780.
| Average | Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area | Washington | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $45.41 | $46.05 | -1.39% |
| Annual Salary | $94,460 | $95,780 | -1.38% |
Compared to the U.S.
Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $94,460 or $45.41 per hour which is 14% more than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $45.41 | $39.80 | 14.10% |
| Annual Salary | $94,460 | $82,770 | 14.12% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $97,381 which compares to the Washington average annual salary of $95,780. per year.
Cost-of-living in Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area is 3% less than the Washington average, which means Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Washington average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area | $94,460 | 97.00% | $97,381 |
| Washington | $95,780 | 107.36% | $89,214 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $82,390 and $103,510 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 $74,370, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 4 | Under $74,370 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 6 | $74,370 – $82,390 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 10 | $82,390 – $100,040 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 10 | $100,040 – $103,510 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 6 | $100,040 – $104,650 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 4 | Above $104,650 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $94,460, Western Washington Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($97,940).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,800), Social Workers ($60,350), and Health Care Social Workers ($62,360).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $97,940 |
| School Psychologists | $94,460 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $62,360 |
| Social Workers | $60,350 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $51,800 |
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