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School Psychologists Salary in Texas
Ranked #23 of 51 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of school psychologistss in Texas earn between $67,650 and $116,180. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean school psychologists salary in Texas is $88,680, about 10.6% below the U.S. average ($99,160). That works out to roughly $43/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $90,310 | $89,600 | 180 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $89,380 | $91,540 | 360 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $84,850 | $89,710 | 1,300 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $84,200 | $92,960 | 930 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $80,920 | $86,600 | 560 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $80,660 | $89,960 | 30 |
| El Paso, TX | $80,620 | $80,970 | 90 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $80,270 | $82,740 | 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do school psychologists make in Texas?
The median school psychologists salary in Texas is $83,690 per year (mean $88,680), and about 80% earn between $67,650 and $116,180.
How much do school psychologists make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $43 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $88,680 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for school psychologists?
Texas ranks #23 of 51 states for school psychologists pay. Its mean salary of $88,680 is about 10.6% below the U.S. average of $99,160.
Which metro areas in Texas pay school psychologists the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for school psychologists are McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX ($90,310), Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($89,380), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($84,850), by median annual wage.