The average salary for a school psychologist in the United States is $91,990, but the range typically falls between $70,520 and $107,400. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $44.22, with a range between $33.91 and $51.64.
There are approximately 62,790 people employed as a school psychologist in the United States. With California, New York, Texas employing the highest number of school psychologists.The state with the best pay for a school psychologist is Colorado, with an average annual salary of $111,720, while Arkansas has the lowest average annual salary of $60,630.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $59,250 | $28.48 |
| 25th Percentile | $70,520 | $33.91 |
| Median | $84,940 | $40.84 |
| 75th Percentile | $107,400 | $51.64 |
| 90th Percentile | $131,470 | $63.21 |
The salary of a school psychologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a school psychologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for school psychologists are Colorado, California, Washington, Massachusetts, New Mexico while the worst states are Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $60,130 | $67,230 | $82,290 |
| Alaska | $65,850 | $102,590 | $148,880 |
| Arizona | $62,230 | $84,160 | $109,420 |
| Arkansas | $47,980 | $60,630 | $80,000 |
| California | $77,430 | $109,830 | $140,570 |
| Colorado | $83,050 | $111,720 | $139,200 |
| Connecticut | $63,960 | $97,480 | $135,380 |
| Delaware | $60,910 | $82,260 | $103,480 |
| District of Columbia | $79,430 | $101,350 | $138,200 |
| Florida | $49,930 | $77,360 | $102,610 |
| Georgia | $62,310 | $89,610 | $118,980 |
| Idaho | $42,160 | $73,070 | $106,280 |
| Illinois | $52,750 | $83,060 | $115,190 |
| Indiana | $45,200 | $77,870 | $108,680 |
| Iowa | $48,470 | $68,250 | $92,250 |
| Kansas | $53,310 | $69,690 | $94,240 |
| Kentucky | $54,310 | $72,480 | $89,870 |
| Louisiana | $53,390 | $66,850 | $77,520 |
| Maine | $59,950 | $83,900 | $99,330 |
| Maryland | $63,690 | $96,210 | $125,450 |
| Massachusetts | $67,680 | $104,180 | $145,600 |
| Michigan | $55,850 | $81,140 | $105,540 |
| Minnesota | $58,250 | $83,740 | $104,680 |
| Mississippi | $43,740 | $68,560 | $96,760 |
| Missouri | $53,890 | $67,830 | $103,770 |
| Montana | $54,640 | $77,160 | $87,850 |
| Nebraska | $55,200 | $81,390 | $107,860 |
| Nevada | $66,680 | $89,430 | $108,020 |
| New Hampshire | $59,470 | $81,960 | $105,840 |
| New Jersey | $67,560 | $94,060 | $122,150 |
| New Mexico | $72,650 | $106,940 | $142,630 |
| New York | $63,480 | $106,130 | $156,000 |
| North Carolina | $49,510 | $69,060 | $83,450 |
| North Dakota | $51,710 | $69,070 | $83,700 |
| Ohio | $52,600 | $92,240 | $121,650 |
| Oklahoma | $41,610 | $67,970 | $101,120 |
| Oregon | $64,550 | $101,920 | $136,120 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,230 | $89,410 | $124,180 |
| Rhode Island | $55,780 | $85,630 | $105,150 |
| South Carolina | $54,230 | $76,620 | $105,600 |
| South Dakota | $60,870 | $81,020 | $117,540 |
| Tennessee | $51,810 | $70,340 | $90,980 |
| Texas | $63,490 | $80,610 | $104,360 |
| Utah | $45,330 | $73,430 | $97,140 |
| Vermont | $55,000 | $79,040 | $102,260 |
| Virginia | $56,920 | $85,200 | $127,650 |
| Washington | $81,100 | $105,190 | $130,250 |
| West Virginia | $39,040 | $69,280 | $96,470 |
| Wisconsin | $59,440 | $85,820 | $124,780 |
| Wyoming | $70,070 | $90,830 | $126,340 |
Even between cities, the salary of a school psychologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for school psychologists is Grand Junction, CO with an average salary of $133,220.The city with the lowest average salary for school psychologists is Tallahassee, FL with an average salary of $49,940.
Areas with highest average salaries for school psychologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for school psychologists
The number of school psychologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of school psychologists has increased by 5,680. On average, the number of school psychologists has been increasing by 3.3% each year. The salary of school psychologists has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of school psychologists has increased by $9,220. On average, the salary of school psychologists has been increasing by 3.7% each year.
School Psychologists are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for school psychologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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