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School Psychologists

Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed

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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $95,990/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$63,070$142,330

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +0.7% projected growth, 20242034 — slower than average.

About 3,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringCritical ThinkingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingService OrientationComplex Problem Solving
Top knowledge areas
PsychologyTherapy and CounselingEducation and TrainingSociology and AnthropologyCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeMathematicsLaw and Government
Core tasks

Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions and to help assess eligibility for special services.

Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.

Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.

Select, administer, and score psychological tests.

Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.

Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.

Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members.

Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for School Psychologists?

The median pay for School Psychologists is $95,990 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for School Psychologists?

Employment for School Psychologists is projected to change +0.7% from 2024 to 2034 - slower than average.

What education is typically required for School Psychologists?

Typical entry-level education: Master's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for School Psychologists?

About 3,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.