School Psychologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for school psychologists in the U.S. is $95,990 ($46.15 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $95,990
- Mean annual wage
- $99,160
- Median hourly wage
- $46.15
- Employment
- 63,940
63,940 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,070 | $30.32 |
| 25th percentile | $77,470 | $37.25 |
| Median (50th) | $95,990 | $46.15 |
| 75th percentile | $120,310 | $57.84 |
| 90th percentile | $142,330 | $68.43 |
Highest-paying states for school psychologists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $127,780 | 8,340 |
| Colorado | $124,770 | 1,380 |
| New Mexico | $110,360 | 630 |
| Maryland | $109,700 | 1,520 |
| Washington | $108,780 | 1,420 |
| District of Columbia | $107,500 | 250 |
| New York | $106,550 | 9,070 |
| Oregon | $106,070 | 570 |
| Connecticut | $100,600 | 1,140 |
| Georgia | $99,110 | 1,650 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $61,070 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $64,030 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $64,930 median annual wage
- North Dakota: $68,960 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $69,020 median annual wage
About this occupation
Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel.
Typical tasks
- Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
- Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
- Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
- Attend workshops, seminars, or professional meetings to remain informed of new developments in school psychology.
- Provide educational programs on topics such as classroom management, teaching strategies, or parenting skills.
- Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Master's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 9.2% |
| Master's degree | 55.8% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 35.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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