Court Consultant

What We Do

A Court Consultant is a form of psychiatric consultation that assists in the structure of services used to promote social responsibility fulfillment within the court system. Judges, juries, and lawyers may confer with a Court Consultant on a case or subject matter within the case for a more sound and community conscious decision.

Work Environment

Court consultants usually work within the court system or within legal offices or private practices.

How to Become

Work experience is the best way to become a Court Consultant and this means working within a legal or justice field. Many Court Consultants function from a level of psychiatry, and if this is the case then a master's or doctoral degree will be required.

Job Outlook

Consulting is expected to reach explosive numbers by 2018 and be the fastest growing career in its industry.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Court Consultant was $ 51,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide are 12% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

Certification is not usually a requirement but there are 3 levels of certification offered through IMC USA for consultants.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Court Consultant.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Court Consultant from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Court Consultant:
Below are the salaries for Court Consultant, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 51,000.00	$ 1.00	$ 40,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 52,000.00
Alaska - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 38,000.00
Arizona - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 42,000.00
Arkansas - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 51,000.00
California - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 55,000.00
Colorado - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 45,000.00
Connecticut - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 59,000.00
DC - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 64,000.00
Delaware - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 45,000.00
Florida - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 48,000.00
Georgia - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 58,000.00
Hawaii - $ 32,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 32,000.00
Idaho - $ 34,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 34,000.00
Illinois - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 58,000.00
Indiana - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 49,000.00
Iowa - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 50,000.00
Kansas - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 47,000.00
Kentucky - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 44,000.00
Louisiana - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 44,000.00
Maine - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 45,000.00
Maryland - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 53,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 61,000.00
Michigan - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 52,000.00
Minnesota - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 45,000.00
Mississippi - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 53,000.00
Missouri - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 50,000.00
Montana - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 45,000.00
Nebraska - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 37,000.00
Nevada - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 40,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 50,000.00
New Jersey - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 55,000.00
New Mexico - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 45,000.00
New York - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 62,000.00
North Carolina - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 49,000.00
North Dakota - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 45,000.00
Ohio - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 49,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 47,000.00
Oregon - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 49,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 49,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 47,000.00
South Carolina - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 50,000.00
South Dakota - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 39,000.00
Tennessee - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 47,000.00
Texas - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 50,000.00
Utah - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 40,000.00
Vermont - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 45,000.00
Virginia - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 51,000.00
Washington - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 52,000.00
West Virginia - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 48,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 46,000.00
Wyoming - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Court Consultant salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Court Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Court Consultant $ 42,000.00

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