School Psychologists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $80,030 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.47
10th percentile $66,920
90th percentile $106,820
Employed locally 1,260
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,920
    25th
    $73,620
    50th (median)
    $80,030
    75th
    $97,350
    90th
    $106,820

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 92% Median School Psychologists salary is 8% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,740
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $77,770
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $77,210
    El Paso, TX $77,160
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $75,770

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    Chemical Technicians $61,190
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Dallas, TX is $38.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.84 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Dallas, TX is 7.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $66,920 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,620.