How much does a school psychologist make in Iowa?
$74,410a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in Iowa. That is $35.77 an hour or $6,201 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.77
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,130Median: $74,410Highest 10%: $99,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,130 | $21.70 | |
| 25th | $52,970 | $25.47 | |
| Median | $74,410 | $35.77 | |
| 75th | $85,460 | $41.09 | |
| 90th | $99,720 | $47.94 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $89,900 |
| Davenport, IA | $81,840 |
| Des Moines, IA | $76,320 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for school psychologists.
| 38. Kentucky | $75,370 |
| 39. West Virginia | $75,220 |
| 40. Alabama | $75,060 |
| 41. Iowa | $74,410 |
| 42. New Hampshire | $73,490 |
| 43. North Carolina | $73,220 |
| 44. Kansas | $73,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $35.77 ($74,410 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $74,410 against $95,990 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Iowa rank for school psychologist pay?
Iowa ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays school psychologists the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $89,900 a year.
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.