School Psychologists Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $72,240 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.73
10th percentile $56,900
90th percentile $102,860
Employed locally 330
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,900
    25th
    $63,630
    50th (median)
    $72,240
    75th
    $81,530
    90th
    $102,860

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 88% Median School Psychologists salary is 12% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $101,430
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $79,830
    Knoxville, TN $72,540
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $63,090

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $84,850
    Biological Technicians $56,450
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,900
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $92,320
    Chemists $45,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Nashville, TN is $34.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.28 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Nashville, TN is 16.9% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $56,900 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,630.