School Psychologists Career, Salary and Skills
School Psychologists have a BLS-reported national median annual wage of $95,990 based on the 2025 OEWS dataset, with reported national employment of 63,940. Wage data is published for 264 locations.
Occupation description
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.
O*NET code
19-3034.00
Job zone
5
Typical education
Post-Master's Certificate
Experience
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
National salary and employment
Median annual
$95,990
Hourly median
$46.15
Employment
63,940
Data year
2025
National salary distribution
Top skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.62 | 4.88 |
| Speaking | 4.62 | 4.50 |
| Active Listening | 4.50 | 4.88 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.25 | 5.12 |
| Critical Thinking | 4.12 | 4.25 |
| Writing | 4.12 | 4.50 |
| Monitoring | 4.00 | 4.25 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.00 | 4.12 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Learning Strategies | 3.88 | 4.25 |
Typical tasks
- Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
- Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.
- Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
- Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.
- Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs.
- Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioral management systems.
- Select, administer, and score psychological tests.
Technology
- Centris Group IEP Direct
- Centris Group RTIm Direct
- Chalkware Education Solutions IEPPro
- Email software
- Ewing Solutions QuickWriter
- Global Education Technologies EXCENT
- Google Meet
- Instructional software
- MediaNet Solutions e-IEP PRO
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Oasys structural design and analysis software
School Psychologists salary by location
Areas with the highest reported employment for this occupation.
- School Psychologists Salary in NYMedian $106,550 · Employment 9,070
- School Psychologists Salary in CAMedian $127,780 · Employment 8,340
- School Psychologists Salary in New York, NYMedian $117,540 · Employment 7,890
- School Psychologists Salary in TXMedian $83,690 · Employment 4,250
- School Psychologists Salary in ILMedian $84,690 · Employment 3,590
- School Psychologists Salary in MAMedian $98,670 · Employment 3,300
- School Psychologists Salary in Los Angeles, CAMedian $122,390 · Employment 3,060
- School Psychologists Salary in Chicago, ILMedian $90,620 · Employment 2,770
- School Psychologists Salary in PAMedian $82,190 · Employment 2,600
- School Psychologists Salary in Boston, MAMedian $98,670 · Employment 2,340
- School Psychologists Salary in NJMedian $95,160 · Employment 2,130
- School Psychologists Salary in OHMedian $91,010 · Employment 2,050
Related careers
- Social Work Teachers, PostsecondaryNational median $77,570
- TutorsNational median $43,350
- Rehabilitation CounselorsNational median $46,850
- Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryNational median $80,340
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through SecondaryNational median $105,870
- Education Teachers, PostsecondaryNational median $75,350
- Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolNational median $66,810
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationNational median $63,970
Career and skills data: O*NET 31.0 (onetcenter.org). Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, 2025 (bls.gov/oes). Figures are published survey estimates, not real-time market data.