How much does a school psychologist make in Louisiana?
$69,020a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in Louisiana. That is $33.18 an hour or $5,752 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.18
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,260Median: $69,020Highest 10%: $100,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,260 | $28.01 | |
| 25th | $62,000 | $29.81 | |
| Median | $69,020 | $33.18 | |
| 75th | $80,660 | $38.78 | |
| 90th | $100,900 | $48.53 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $86,630 |
| Monroe, LA | $80,660 |
| Houma, LA | $74,460 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $69,020 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $68,030 |
| Shreveport, LA | $62,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for school psychologists.
| 44. Kansas | $73,020 |
| 45. Idaho | $71,700 |
| 46. Missouri | $70,290 |
| 47. Louisiana | $69,020 |
| 48. North Dakota | $68,960 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $64,930 |
| 50. Arkansas | $64,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $33.18 ($69,020 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $69,020 against $95,990 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for school psychologist pay?
Louisiana ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays school psychologists the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $86,630 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.