School Psychologists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $77,770 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.39
10th percentile $63,520
90th percentile $107,840
Employed locally 460
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,520
    25th
    $68,820
    50th (median)
    $77,770
    75th
    $103,890
    90th
    $107,840

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 80% Median School Psychologists salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for School Psychologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $143,020
    El Centro, CA $140,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $127,030
    Salinas, CA $126,730

    Nearby metros — School Psychologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $80,660
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $80,030
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,740
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $77,210
    El Paso, TX $77,160
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $75,770

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Austin, TX is $37.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.30 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Austin, TX is 10.5% below the national median of $86,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for School Psychologists in Austin?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,520 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,820.