Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Appleton
Compared to Wisconsin
Appleton School Psychologists earn an average of $71,400 or $34.33 per hour which is 2% less than the Wisconsin average salary of $73,520.
| Average | Appleton | Wisconsin | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $34.33 | $35.35 | -2.89% |
| Annual Salary | $71,400 | $73,520 | -2.88% |
Compared to the U.S.
Appleton School Psychologists earn an average of $71,400 or $34.33 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.
| Average | Appleton | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $34.33 | $39.80 | -13.74% |
| Annual Salary | $71,400 | $82,770 | -13.74% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Appleton earns an average annual salary of $77,223 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $73,520. per year.
Cost-of-living in Appleton is 8% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Appleton residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Wisconsin average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $71,400 | 92.46% | $77,223 |
| Wisconsin | $73,520 | 93.19% | $78,893 |
| U.S. | $82,770 | – | $82,770 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Appleton, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $61,950 and $80,400 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $82,780, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.
Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $48,010, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 6 | Under $48,010 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 9 | $48,010 – $61,950 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 15 | $61,950 – $78,220 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 15 | $78,220 – $80,400 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 9 | $78,220 – $82,780 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 6 | Above $82,780 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $71,400, Appleton School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($79,220).
However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($39,980), Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,170), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,960).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $79,220 |
| School Psychologists | $71,400 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $55,960 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $55,170 |
| Social Workers | $39,980 |
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