School Psychologists Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $58,680 -32.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.21
10th percentile $50,280
90th percentile $78,180
Employed locally 80
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,280
    25th
    $50,280
    50th (median)
    $58,680
    75th
    $63,350
    90th
    $78,180

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 97% Median School Psychologists salary is 3% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $79,830
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $66,130

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $49,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,380
    Conservation Scientists $57,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $55,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $67,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Jackson, MS is $28.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.59 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Jackson, MS is 32.5% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $50,280 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,280.