Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is 340.
  • School Psychologists in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis earn an average of $77,420 per year or $37.22 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin School Psychologists who work in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is 29%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is 1%.

Rankings for Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis

  • Ranks #1 in Wisconsin for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #103 in the nation for salary and #153 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #31 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis School Psychologists earn an average of $77,420 or $37.22 per hour which is 5% more than the Wisconsin average salary of $73,520.

AverageMilwaukee-Waukesha-West AllisWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$37.22$35.355.29%
Annual Salary$77,420$73,5205.30%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis School Psychologists earn an average of $77,420 or $37.22 per hour which is 6% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageMilwaukee-Waukesha-West AllisU.S.%
Hourly Wage$37.22$39.80-6.48%
Annual Salary$77,420$82,770-6.46%
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 Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis earns an average annual salary of $80,705 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $73,520. per year.

Cost-of-living in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is 4% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Wisconsin average.

  • Wisconsin average salary is $73,520.
  • Wisconsin cost-of-living adjusted salary is $78,893.
  • Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis average salary is $77,420.
  • Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis cost-of-living adjusted salary is $80,705.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis$77,42095.93%$80,705
Wisconsin$73,52093.19%$78,893
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 Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $63,120 and $81,180 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $98,970, 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 Year34Under $62,070
15%2 – 4 years51$62,070 – $63,120
25%5 – 9 years85$63,120 – $78,780
25%10 – 14 years85$78,780 – $81,180
15%15 – 20 years51$78,780 – $98,970
10%20+ years34Above $98,970
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 $77,420, Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($90,700), Psychology Teachers ($85,400), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($85,380).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,020), Social Workers ($50,040), Marriage and Family Therapists ($59,910), and Health Care Social Workers ($62,470).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$90,700
Psychology Teachers$85,400
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$85,380
School Psychologists$77,420
Health Care Social Workers$62,470
Marriage and Family Therapists$59,910
Social Workers$50,040
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,020
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis is 340.

School Psychologists earn an average of $77,420 per year or $37.22 per hour in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis School Psychologists earn an average of $80,705 per year or $39 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis are Forensic Psychologists($90,700), Psychology Teachers($85,400), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($85,380).


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