How much does a school psychologist make in Tennessee?
$76,850a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in Tennessee. That is $36.95 an hour or $6,404 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.95
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,290Median: $76,850Highest 10%: $102,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,290 | $25.62 | |
| 25th | $65,720 | $31.60 | |
| Median | $76,850 | $36.95 | |
| 75th | $86,190 | $41.44 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.23 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Clarksville, TN | $101,400 |
| Memphis, TN | $84,390 |
| Nashville, TN | $80,420 |
| Knoxville, TN | $76,850 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $68,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for school psychologists.
| 33. South Dakota | $78,370 |
| 34. Utah | $77,820 |
| 35. Indiana | $77,640 |
| 36. Tennessee | $76,850 |
| 37. South Carolina | $76,720 |
| 38. Kentucky | $75,370 |
| 39. West Virginia | $75,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $36.95 ($76,850 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $76,850 against $95,990 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for school psychologist pay?
Tennessee ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays school psychologists the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $101,400 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.