School Psychologists Salary by State
The national median pay for school psychologists is $95,990 a year. By state, it ranges from $61,070 in Mississippi to $127,780 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $63,070
- 25th percentile
- $77,470
- Median
- $95,990
- 75th percentile
- $120,310
- Top 10%
- $142,330
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 63,940 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $127,780 | +33% | $97,200 | $160,170 | 8,340 |
| 2 | Colorado | $124,770 | +30% | $88,090 | $161,570 | 1,380 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $110,360 | +15% | $83,980 | $165,830 | 630 |
| 4 | Maryland | $109,700 | +14% | $64,360 | $138,250 | 1,520 |
| 5 | Washington | $108,780 | +13% | $82,600 | $139,110 | 1,420 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $107,500 | +12% | $83,470 | $164,380 | 250 |
| 7 | New York | $106,550 | +11% | $67,160 | $148,790 | 9,070 |
| 8 | Oregon | $106,070 | +11% | $83,710 | $146,320 | 570 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $100,600 | +5% | $68,350 | $126,170 | 1,140 |
| 10 | Georgia | $99,110 | +3% | $61,980 | $132,740 | 1,650 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $98,670 | +3% | $65,990 | $135,280 | 3,300 |
| 12 | Delaware | $95,990 | 0% | $68,270 | $124,830 | 280 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $95,160 | −1% | $72,700 | $127,910 | 2,130 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $94,900 | −1% | $59,640 | $107,360 | 210 |
| 15 | Alaska | $94,460 | −2% | $67,140 | $104,160 | 120 |
| 16 | Nevada | $93,680 | −2% | $72,250 | $136,160 | 290 |
| 17 | Arizona | $92,380 | −4% | $66,920 | $121,700 | 1,100 |
| 18 | Ohio | $91,010 | −5% | $61,100 | $122,660 | 2,050 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $88,980 | −7% | $66,420 | $125,050 | 440 |
| 20 | Virginia | $85,670 | −11% | $63,130 | $132,800 | 1,200 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $85,190 | −11% | $61,530 | $113,330 | 1,060 |
| 22 | Florida | $84,760 | −12% | $62,320 | $107,540 | 2,020 |
| 23 | Illinois | $84,690 | −12% | $62,620 | $127,640 | 3,590 |
| 24 | Michigan | $83,960 | −13% | $57,480 | $118,560 | 1,480 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $83,740 | −13% | $60,500 | $111,690 | 120 |
| 26 | Texas | $83,690 | −13% | $67,650 | $116,180 | 4,250 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $83,330 | −13% | $60,660 | $129,380 | 1,180 |
| 28 | Vermont | $82,820 | −14% | $61,940 | $105,920 | 180 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $82,190 | −14% | $62,550 | $118,440 | 2,600 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $82,110 | −14% | $77,190 | $92,750 | 90 |
| 31 | Maine | $81,650 | −15% | $66,960 | $118,450 | 120 |
| 32 | Montana | $80,010 | −17% | $59,520 | $101,380 | 170 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $78,370 | −18% | $65,930 | $127,310 | 110 |
| 34 | Utah | $77,820 | −19% | $60,400 | $109,980 | 490 |
| 35 | Indiana | $77,640 | −19% | $56,260 | $105,290 | 710 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $76,850 | −20% | $53,290 | $102,400 | 900 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $76,720 | −20% | $52,340 | $104,450 | 720 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $75,370 | −21% | $61,550 | $113,760 | 590 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $75,220 | −22% | $58,690 | $99,610 | 250 |
| 40 | Alabama | $75,060 | −22% | $68,710 | $104,720 | 370 |
| 41 | Iowa | $74,410 | −22% | $45,130 | $99,720 | 400 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $73,490 | −23% | $38,680 | $98,850 | 360 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $73,220 | −24% | $58,510 | $91,970 | 1,540 |
| 44 | Kansas | $73,020 | −24% | $60,620 | $95,810 | 630 |
| 45 | Idaho | $71,700 | −25% | $51,630 | $101,040 | 310 |
| 46 | Missouri | $70,290 | −27% | $57,290 | $100,410 | 520 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $69,020 | −28% | $58,260 | $100,940 | 670 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $68,960 | −28% | $52,690 | $84,660 | 90 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $64,930 | −32% | $39,080 | $104,190 | 510 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $64,030 | −33% | $31,770 | $81,110 | 440 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $61,070 | −36% | $46,470 | $78,180 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
School Psychologists salary questions
Which state pays school psychologists the most?
California, with a median of $127,780 a year (+33% vs. the national median of $95,990). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays school psychologists the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $61,070 a year (−36% vs. national).
Where do most school psychologists work?
New York has the most jobs, about 9,070, with a median of $106,550.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.