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How much does a school psychologist make in Jackson?

$58,680a year

Median yearly pay for school psychologists in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $28.21 an hour or $4,890 a month.

Hourly
$28.21
Vs. national median
-39%
Rank among cities
210 of 212
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,280Median: $58,680Highest 10%: $78,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,280$24.17
25th$50,280$24.17
Median$58,680$28.21
75th$63,350$30.46
90th$78,180$37.59

Other cities in Mississippi

Median yearly pay for school psychologists.

Memphis, TN$84,390
Gulfport, MS$66,130
School Psychologist salary in Mississippi School Psychologist salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

Social Scientist and Related Worker$91,560
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$82,640
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$74,460
Life$66,030
Urban and Regional Planner$64,270
Forensic Science Technician$63,040
Conservation Scientist$59,070
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$57,990
Chemical Technician$56,970
Occupational Health and Safety Technician$55,030
Salaries for every job in Jackson, MS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Jackson?

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $28.21 ($58,680 a year).

Do school psychologists make more in Jackson than the national average?

No: $58,680 against $95,990 nationally, 39% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?

The median in Mississippi is $61,070, so Jackson pays 4% less.

Where does Jackson rank for school psychologist pay?

210 of 212 metro areas with data.

How much does a school psychologist make starting out in Jackson?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,180 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.