School Psychologists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $78,740 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.86
10th percentile $67,390
90th percentile $103,740
Employed locally 1,490
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,390
    25th
    $75,070
    50th (median)
    $78,740
    75th
    $91,880
    90th
    $103,740

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 98% Median School Psychologists salary is 2% 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
    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,680
    Chemical Technicians$74,620
    Chemists$110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$49,980
    Biological Technicians$49,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Houston, TX is $37.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.53 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Houston, TX is 9.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $67,390 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,070.