The average salary for a school psychologist in the United States is around $79,820 per year.
Avg Salary
School psychologists earn an average yearly salary of $79,820.
Wages typically start from $46,410 and go up to $138,550.
31% above national average Updated in 2020
School psychologist earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
School psychologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Colorado | $95,890 |
| Hawaii | $91,910 |
| District of Columbia | $91,140 |
| Connecticut | $90,820 |
| Oregon | $89,150 |
| New York | $88,710 |
| Rhode Island | $86,370 |
| New Jersey | $85,160 |
| Minnesota | $84,630 |
| North Dakota | $83,730 |
| Pennsylvania | $83,610 |
| Alaska | $80,990 |
| Massachusetts | $79,810 |
| Maryland | $78,980 |
| Nevada | $77,200 |
| Wisconsin | $77,090 |
| Delaware | $76,250 |
| Iowa | $75,360 |
| Michigan | $75,340 |
| Georgia | $74,830 |
| Wyoming | $74,350 |
| Indiana | $74,180 |
| Virginia | $73,930 |
| New Hampshire | $73,840 |
| Ohio | $72,930 |
| Illinois | $72,800 |
| Maine | $72,200 |
| Washington | $71,670 |
| Florida | $71,480 |
| Utah | $70,740 |
| South Dakota | $68,780 |
| Arizona | $67,960 |
| Nebraska | $67,060 |
| New Mexico | $66,810 |
| Texas | $66,070 |
| Missouri | $65,890 |
| Idaho | $65,660 |
| Tennessee | $64,330 |
| Louisiana | $63,540 |
| Arkansas | $62,640 |
| North Carolina | $62,470 |
| South Carolina | $61,030 |
| Alabama | $61,000 |
| Vermont | $60,590 |
| Montana | $60,540 |
| Kentucky | $59,300 |
| Kansas | $58,900 |
| Mississippi | $57,780 |
| West Virginia | $50,890 |
| Oklahoma | $49,830 |
| Puerto Rico | $47,300 |
| California | $107,470 |
How do school psychologist salaries compare to similar careers?
School psychologists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than principals but more than physical education teachers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Principal salary | $98K |
| Neuropsychologist salary | $106K |
| Distance learning coordinator salary | $88K |
| Scientist salary | $86K |
| School psychologist salary | $80K |
| Music teacher salary | $70K |
| Nurse educator salary | $75K |
| Urban planner salary | $76K |
| Physical education teacher salary | $66K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)