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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$102,500 / year
≈ $8,550 per month · $49.28 per hour
25th percentile
$80,000Average
$102,50075th percentile
$124,500
$80,000Average
$102,50075th percentile
$124,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
School Psychologist salary by state
Alabama$81,500
Alaska$95,000
Arizona$95,500
Arkansas$64,000
California$132,500
Colorado$128,500
Connecticut$101,500
Delaware$95,500
District of Columbia$120,000
Florida$91,000
Georgia$97,500
Hawaii$90,000
Idaho$77,500
Illinois$97,000
Indiana$83,500
Iowa$75,000
Kansas$77,000
Kentucky$83,000
Louisiana$77,500
Maine$93,000
Maryland$115,500
Massachusetts$104,000
Michigan$90,000
Minnesota$91,500
Mississippi$64,500
Missouri$77,000
Montana$83,000
Nebraska$95,500
Nevada$100,500
New Hampshire$72,500
New Jersey$103,000
New Mexico$120,000
New York$116,500
North Carolina$75,500
North Dakota$71,000
Ohio$96,000
Oklahoma$73,000
Oregon$115,000
Pennsylvania$90,500
Rhode Island$94,500
South Carolina$80,500
South Dakota$86,500
Tennessee$80,000
Texas$92,000
Utah$84,000
Vermont$89,500
Virginia$96,500
Washington$116,500
West Virginia$79,500
Wisconsin$91,000
Wyoming$91,000
About this role
School Psychologist is a professional role within the function in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What School Psychologists do
Typical education: Post-Master's Certificate
- Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
- Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
- Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
- Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
- Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.
Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Reading Comprehension Writing Social Perceptiveness Monitoring
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
School Psychologist pay by experience level
Entry level$65,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$80,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$99,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$124,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$147,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+0.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,800
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
School Psychologist salary by industry
Educational Services
57,630 workers
$101,000Elementary and Secondary Schools
53,670 workers
$100,500Educational Services, Local Government Owned
52,130 workers
$101,000Educational Services, Privately Owned
4,580 workers
$96,500Educational Support Services
2,700 workers
$106,500Ambulatory Health Care Services
1,710 workers
$105,500Offices of Other Health Practitioners
1,580 workers
$106,500Administrative and Support Services
1,160 workers
$113,500Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
1,110 workers
$93,000Employment Services
1,090 workers
$111,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
School Psychologist pays 2% above the average across 66 roles in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family (family average $100,500).
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Careers related to School Psychologist
Neuropsychologist$115,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a School Psychologist make?
The average base salary for a School Psychologist in the United States is $102,500 per year, or about $49.28 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $80,000 and $124,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Life, Physical, and Social Science roles?
The Life, Physical, and Social Science job family averages $100,500 across 66 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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