The average salary for a school psychologist in Texas is around $83,690 per year.
Avg Salary
School psychologists earn an average yearly salary of $83,690.
Wages typically start from $67,650 and go up to $116,180.
25% above national average Updated in 2025
School psychologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level school psychologist earnings begin at:
$55.85 per hour
$116,180 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level school psychologist earnings begin at:
$49.62 per hour
$103,220 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level school psychologist earnings begin at:
$40.24 per hour
$83,690 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level school psychologist earnings begin at:
$37.32 per hour
$77,630 per year
10th percentile
Starting level school psychologist earnings begin at:
$32.53 per hour
$67,650 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
School psychologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Georgia | $99,110 |
| Massachusetts | $98,670 |
| Delaware | $95,990 |
| New Jersey | $95,160 |
| Rhode Island | $94,900 |
| Alaska | $94,460 |
| Nevada | $93,680 |
| Arizona | $92,380 |
| Ohio | $91,010 |
| Nebraska | $88,980 |
| Virginia | $85,670 |
| Minnesota | $85,190 |
| Florida | $84,760 |
| Illinois | $84,690 |
| Michigan | $83,960 |
| Wyoming | $83,740 |
| Texas | $83,690 |
| Wisconsin | $83,330 |
| Vermont | $82,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,190 |
| Hawaii | $82,110 |
| Maine | $81,650 |
| Montana | $80,010 |
| South Dakota | $78,370 |
| Utah | $77,820 |
| Indiana | $77,640 |
| Tennessee | $76,850 |
| South Carolina | $76,720 |
| Kentucky | $75,370 |
| West Virginia | $75,220 |
| Alabama | $75,060 |
| Iowa | $74,410 |
| New Hampshire | $73,490 |
| North Carolina | $73,220 |
| Kansas | $73,020 |
| Idaho | $71,700 |
| Missouri | $70,290 |
| Louisiana | $69,020 |
| North Dakota | $68,960 |
| Oklahoma | $64,930 |
| Arkansas | $64,030 |
| Mississippi | $61,070 |
| Puerto Rico | $47,300 |
| California | $127,780 |
| Colorado | $124,770 |
| New Mexico | $110,360 |
| Maryland | $109,700 |
| Washington | $108,780 |
| District of Columbia | $107,500 |
| New York | $106,550 |
| Oregon | $106,070 |
| Connecticut | $100,600 |
How do school psychologist salaries compare to similar careers?
School psychologists earn about the same as related careers in Texas. On average, they make less than scientists but more than physical education teachers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientist salary | $92K |
| Principal salary | $94K |
| Nurse educator salary | $85K |
| School psychologist salary | $84K |
| Distance learning coordinator salary | $79K |
| Urban planner salary | $83K |
| Music teacher salary | $78K |
| Physical education teacher salary | $76K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)