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School psychologist salary
Average school psychologist salary
$78,431
The average school psychologist salary in the U.S. is $78,431 per year or about $38 per hour. Salaries can fluctuate based on geographical location, experience level, and specific employment settings. For instance, school psychologists in California and New York tend to earn higher wages compared to their counterparts in other states.
Experience significantly impacts earnings; those with several years in the field often command higher salaries. Entry-level school psychologists typically start at lower pay scales, while experienced professionals can earn upwards of $100,000.
In addition to salaries, factors such as job demand and funding for educational services can affect compensation rates. School psychologists also have opportunities for advancement into administrative or specialized roles, which can further enhance their earning potential. As mental health awareness increases, the demand for qualified school psychologists continues to grow, promising a stable career path for those entering the field.
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School psychologist salaries by experience level
School psychologist salary estimates from across the web
Average school psychologist salary by state
The average school psychologist salary in California, Alaska, and Oregon are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average school psychologist salary states are Tennessee, Texas, and Kansas.
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Highest paying states for school psychologists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $102,218 | $49.14 |
| 2 | Oregon | $99,482 | $47.83 |
| 3 | California | $105,438 | $50.69 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $84,959 | $40.85 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $87,283 | $41.96 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $81,612 | $39.24 |
| 7 | Idaho | $83,435 | $40.11 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $89,640 | $43.10 |
| 9 | Utah | $96,736 | $46.51 |
| 10 | Maryland | $88,556 | $42.58 |
| 11 | Mississippi | $87,057 | $41.85 |
| 12 | Maine | $81,314 | $39.09 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $83,514 | $40.15 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $92,504 | $44.47 |
| 15 | Missouri | $76,987 | $37.01 |
| 16 | Washington | $83,625 | $40.20 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $73,137 | $35.16 |
| 18 | New York | $80,985 | $38.94 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $84,645 | $40.69 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $75,645 | $36.37 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $81,812 | $39.33 |
| 22 | Michigan | $73,013 | $35.10 |
| 23 | Colorado | $78,619 | $37.80 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $75,061 | $36.09 |
| 25 | Vermont | $76,295 | $36.68 |
| 26 | Ohio | $74,491 | $35.81 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $73,051 | $35.12 |
| 28 | Illinois | $72,743 | $34.97 |
| 29 | Nevada | $71,619 | $34.43 |
| 30 | Virginia | $79,590 | $38.26 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $74,632 | $35.88 |
| 32 | Massachusetts | $78,422 | $37.70 |
| 33 | Arizona | $69,434 | $33.38 |
| 34 | Indiana | $71,144 | $34.20 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $69,411 | $33.37 |
| 36 | Rhode Island | $62,939 | $30.26 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $69,827 | $33.57 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $69,397 | $33.36 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $62,370 | $29.99 |
| 40 | Iowa | $66,133 | $31.79 |
| 41 | Montana | $54,113 | $26.02 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $67,936 | $32.66 |
| 43 | Delaware | $61,711 | $29.67 |
| 44 | Georgia | $67,973 | $32.68 |
| 45 | Florida | $66,965 | $32.19 |
| 46 | Alabama | $65,191 | $31.34 |
| 47 | Kansas | $56,609 | $27.22 |
| 48 | Texas | $60,864 | $29.26 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $61,711 | $29.67 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $51,540 | $24.78 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $51,445 | $24.73 |
Highest paying cities for school psychologists
The highest-paying cities for school psychologists are San Francisco, CA, Salem, OR, and Washington, DC.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $112,961 | $54.31 |
| 2 | Salem, OR | $99,613 | $47.89 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $92,451 | $44.45 |
| 4 | Annapolis, MD | $88,713 | $42.65 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $84,466 | $40.61 |
| 6 | New York, NY | $81,102 | $38.99 |
| 7 | Colorado Springs, CO | $79,036 | $38.00 |
| 8 | Boston, MA | $78,474 | $37.73 |
| 9 | Salem, VA | $77,077 | $37.06 |
| 10 | Kansas City, MO | $76,744 | $36.90 |
| 11 | Columbus, OH | $74,085 | $35.62 |
| 12 | Philadelphia, PA | $73,565 | $35.37 |
| 13 | Detroit, MI | $73,117 | $35.15 |
| 14 | Mundelein, IL | $72,918 | $35.06 |
| 15 | Fort Wayne, IN | $71,946 | $34.59 |
| 16 | Glendale, AZ | $69,944 | $33.63 |
| 17 | Minneapolis, MN | $69,430 | $33.38 |
| 18 | Columbus, GA | $67,460 | $32.43 |
| 19 | Tampa, FL | $67,410 | $32.41 |
| 20 | Austin, TX | $61,193 | $29.42 |
School Psychologists are the most in-demand in these five cities:
School psychologist salary details
A school psychologist's salary ranges from $55,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $110,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a school psychologist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $110,000 | $9,167 | $53 |
| 75th Percentile | $93,000 | $7,750 | $45 |
| Average | $78,431 | $6,536 | $38 |
| 25th Percentile | $65,000 | $5,417 | $31 |
| 10th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
Highest paying school psychologist jobs
The highest paying types of school psychologists are psychologist, clinical psychologist, and school psychological examiner.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Diagnostician | $67,987 | $5,666 | $32.69 | 6,864 |
| School Counseling Internship | $38,525 | $3,210 | $18.52 | 69,348 |
| Psychotherapist | $69,921 | $5,827 | $33.62 | 20,520 |
| School Psychological Examiner | $86,900 | $7,242 | $41.78 | 21,474 |
| Clinical Psychologist | $97,659 | $8,138 | $46.95 | 69,762 |
| Psychologist | $97,803 | $8,150 | $47.02 | 12,516 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for school psychologists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Robert P. Delprino
Professor and Assistant Dean, SUNY Buffalo State
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Which companies pay school psychologists the most?
School psychologist salaries at CORA Services and Aya Healthcare are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average school psychologist salary at companies like Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp. and Grass Valley (US), Inc. are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CORA Services | $100,913 | $48.52 |
| 2 | Aya Healthcare | $100,390 | $48.26 |
| 3 | Accountable Healthcare Holdings Corp. | $97,616 | $46.93 |
| 4 | Grass Valley (US), Inc. | $97,270 | $46.76 |
| 5 | Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company | $94,499 | $45.43 |
| 6 | Therapy Source | $94,304 | $45.34 |
| 7 | Soliant | $91,697 | $44.09 |
| 8 | Stellar Therapy Services | $90,479 | $43.50 |
| 9 | Sweetwater Union High School District | $89,823 | $43.18 |
| 10 | Hinsdale Central High School | $89,380 | $42.97 |
| 11 | Club Staffing | $89,300 | $42.93 |
| 12 | Rehab Resources NY | $88,692 | $42.64 |
| 13 | Acadia Healthcare | $86,797 | $41.73 |
| 14 | PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER | $86,779 | $41.72 |
| 15 | Salinas Union High School District | $86,448 | $41.56 |
| 16 | ProCare Therapy | $86,446 | $41.56 |
| 17 | Community Child Guidance Clinic | $86,366 | $41.52 |
| 18 | COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | $86,185 | $41.44 |
| 19 | Pacifica School District | $84,120 | $40.44 |
| 20 | THERAPY SOLUTIONS | $83,477 | $40.13 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
School psychologist salary trends
The average school psychologist salary has risen by $11,732 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average school psychologist earned $66,699 annually, but today, they earn $78,431 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for school psychologists over the last decade.
Compare school psychologist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average school psychologist salary over time
Compare school psychologist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
School psychologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,400 | $37.71 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $76,800 | $36.94 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $75,600 | $36.37 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $73,800 | $35.47 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $72,000 | $34.61 | +3.7% |
Recently added school psychologist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Public Schools | School Psychologist | Helena, MT | 06/30/2025 | $60,129 |
| Oregon Public Schools | Districtwide School Psychologist | Grants Pass, OR | 06/30/2025 | $67,773 |
| Wayne RESA | School Psychologist | Detroit, MI | 06/30/2025 | $53,834 |
| Snoqualmie Valley School District | School Psychologist FTE Leave Replacement) | Snoqualmie, WA | 06/30/2025 | $67,032 |
| State of Illinois | School Psychologist | Naperville, IL | 06/29/2025 | $78,240 |
| Huddle Up | Hybrid School Psychologist (WUP To A Incentive) | Boise, ID | 06/29/2025 | $114,785 |
| Huddle Up | Hybrid School Psychologist (WUP To A Incentive) | Little Falls, MN | 06/29/2025 | $114,785 |
| Epic Special Education Staffing | School Psychologist SY | Phoenix, AZ | 06/29/2025 | $87,654 |
| Huddle Up | Hybrid School Psychologist (WUP To A Incentive) | Spokane, WA | 06/29/2025 | $114,785 |
| Get It Recruit-Educational Services | School Psychologist-Remote | WFH | Philadelphia, PA | 06/29/2025 | $70,000 |
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