How much does a school psychologist make in Houston?
$84,850a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $40.79 an hour or $7,071 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.79
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 104 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,290Median: $84,850Highest 10%: $121,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,290 | $33.79 | |
| 25th | $79,370 | $38.16 | |
| Median | $84,850 | $40.79 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.11 | |
| 90th | $121,800 | $58.53 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for school psychologists.
| McAllen, TX | $90,310 |
| Austin, TX | $89,380 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $40.79 ($84,850 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $84,850 against $95,990 nationally, 12% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $83,690, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for school psychologist pay?
104 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a school psychologist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,800 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.