How much does a school psychologist make in Austin?
$89,380a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $42.97 an hour or $7,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.97
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,630Median: $89,380Highest 10%: $110,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,630 | $32.03 | |
| 25th | $79,680 | $38.31 | |
| Median | $89,380 | $42.97 | |
| 75th | $108,100 | $51.99 | |
| 90th | $110,900 | $53.30 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for school psychologists.
| McAllen, TX | $90,310 |
| Houston, TX | $84,850 |
| Dallas, TX | $84,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $80,920 |
| El Paso, TX | $80,620 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $76,460 |
| Lubbock, TX | $68,370 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $107,300 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $102,500 |
| Medical Scientist | $97,530 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $95,030 |
| Physical Scientist | $93,440 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $93,070 |
| Geoscientist | $92,930 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $87,930 |
| Economist | $87,350 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $82,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $42.97 ($89,380 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $89,380 against $95,990 nationally, 7% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $83,690, so Austin pays 7% more.
Where does Austin rank for school psychologist pay?
82 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a school psychologist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.