School Psychologists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for school psychologists is $40.24 an hour ($83,690 a year). About 4,250 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($95,990). Texas ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for school psychologists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.53 | $67,650 |
| 25% of workers | $37.32 | $77,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.24 | $83,690 |
| 75% of workers | $49.62 | $103,220 |
| 90% of workers | $55.85 | $116,180 |
School Psychologists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $90,310 | 180 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $89,380 | 360 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $84,850 | 1,300 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $84,200 | 930 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $80,920 | 560 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $80,660 | 30 |
| El Paso | $80,620 | 90 |
| Abilene | $79,440 | 30 |
| Longview | $76,960 | 40 |
| Corpus Christi | $76,460 | 50 |
| Amarillo | $73,530 | 40 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $72,860 | 40 |
| Lubbock | $68,370 | 60 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for school psychologists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $83,660 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $101,800 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $82,830 |
| Survey Researchers | $47,330 |
| Economists | $121,420 |
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