Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.
  • School Psychologists in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $57,150 per year or $27.48 per hour.
  • The percentage of Wisconsin School Psychologists who work in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #11 in Wisconsin for salary and #16 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Wisconsin for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #254 in the nation for salary and #385 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #179 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Wisconsin

Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $57,150 or $27.48 per hour which is 22% less than the Wisconsin average salary of $73,520.

AverageWestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan AreaWisconsin% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.48$35.35-22.26%
Annual Salary$57,150$73,520-22.27%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $57,150 or $27.48 per hour which is 30% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageWestern Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.48$39.80-30.95%
Annual Salary$57,150$82,770-30.95%
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 Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $64,315 which compares to the Wisconsin average annual salary of $73,520. per year.

Cost-of-living in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Wisconsin average, which means Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $57,150.
  • Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,315.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area$57,15088.86%$64,315
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 Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $38,260 and $78,600 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $81,290, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $29,570, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $29,570
15%2 – 4 years8$29,570 – $38,260
25%5 – 9 years12$38,260 – $58,910
25%10 – 14 years12$58,910 – $78,600
15%15 – 20 years8$58,910 – $81,290
10%20+ years5Above $81,290
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 $57,150, Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($88,720).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($49,020), Health Care Social Workers ($52,660), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,180).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$88,720
School Psychologists$57,150
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,180
Health Care Social Workers$52,660
Social Workers$49,020
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.

School Psychologists earn an average of $57,150 per year or $27.48 per hour in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $64,315 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($88,720), School Psychologists($57,150), Substance Abuse Counselors($56,180).


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