Salary Outlook
According to the BLS, school psychologists earned $67,880 in 2011. The best-paid earned about $110,410 while the lowest-paid earned less than $39,060. Top-paying areas of the industry include employment services, business schools and computer and management training, and scientific research and development services. If you're looking for a position in a geographic area that compensates well, consider the metropolitan areas of Trenton, N.J., San Luis Obispo, Calif., and Hanford, Calif.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $58,900.00 |
| 2004 | $62,620.00 |
| 2006 | $69,240.00 |
| 2008 | $73,230.00 |
| 2010 | $75,360.00 |
Average School Psychologist Pay vs. All Social Services Jobs
With an average salary of $67,880 per year, school psychologists earn more money than many other social services jobs within the education system. For instance, school counselors earn approximately $54,130 per year and elementary school teachers have an median salary of $52,840. School psychologists also make more than middle school teachers and high school teachers.
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| School Psychologist | $67,880.00 |
| High School Teacher | $54,270.00 |
| School Counselor | $54,130.00 |
| Middle School Teacher | $53,130.00 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $52,840.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for School Psychologists
The highest paid in the school psychologist profession work in the metropolitan areas of Trenton, NJ, San Luis Obispo, CA, and Hanford, CA. The Montgomery, AL area also pays well, as does the city of Newark, NJ.
Trenton, NJ
Average Salary: $121,950 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a school psychologist working in Trenton, NJ is $121,950, which is $54,070 more than the average pay in the profession.
San Luis Obispo, CA
Average Salary: $108,670 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a school psychologist working in San Luis Obispo, CA is $108,670, which is $40,790 more than the average pay in the profession.
Hanford, CA
Average Salary: $107,550 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a school psychologist working in Hanford, CA is $107,550, which is $39,670 more than the average pay in the profession.
Montgomery, AL
Average Salary: $107,230 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a school psychologist working in Montgomery, AL is $107,230, which is $39,350 more than the average pay in the profession.
Newark, NJ
Average Salary: $106,480 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a school psychologist working in Newark, NJ is $106,480, which is $38,600 more than the average pay in the profession.
