Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.
  • School Psychologists in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $48,780 per year or $23.45 per hour.
  • The percentage of West Virginia School Psychologists who work in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is 27%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in West Virginia for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in West Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #266 in the nation for salary and #501 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #142 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to West Virginia

Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $48,780 or $23.45 per hour which is 20% less than the West Virginia average salary of $61,210.

AverageNorthern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan AreaWest Virginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.45$29.43-20.32%
Annual Salary$48,780$61,210-20.31%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $48,780 or $23.45 per hour which is 41% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageNorthern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.45$39.80-41.08%
Annual Salary$48,780$82,770-41.07%
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 West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $57,496 which compares to the West Virginia average annual salary of $61,210. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the West Virginia average, which means Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to West Virginia average.

  • West Virginia average salary is $61,210.
  • West Virginia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $69,588.
  • Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $48,780.
  • Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,496.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area$48,78084.84%$57,496
West Virginia$61,21087.96%$69,588
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 West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $37,970 and $60,030 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $63,890, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $29,430, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $29,430
15%2 – 4 years10$29,430 – $37,970
25%5 – 9 years18$37,970 – $47,250
25%10 – 14 years18$47,250 – $60,030
15%15 – 20 years10$47,250 – $63,890
10%20+ years7Above $63,890
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 $48,780, Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($50,170).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($37,010), Substance Abuse Counselors ($39,530), Health Care Social Workers ($46,310), and Forensic Psychologists ($47,830).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$50,170
School Psychologists$48,780
Forensic Psychologists$47,830
Health Care Social Workers$46,310
Substance Abuse Counselors$39,530
Social Workers$37,010
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.

School Psychologists earn an average of $48,780 per year or $23.45 per hour in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $57,496 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northern West Virginia Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($50,170), School Psychologists($48,780), Forensic Psychologists($47,830).


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