How much does a school psychologist make in Texas?
$83,690a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in Texas. That is $40.24 an hour or $6,974 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.24
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,650Median: $83,690Highest 10%: $116,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,650 | $32.52 | |
| 25th | $77,630 | $37.32 | |
| Median | $83,690 | $40.24 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.63 | |
| 90th | $116,200 | $55.86 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| McAllen, TX | $90,310 |
| Austin, TX | $89,380 |
| Houston, TX | $84,850 |
| Dallas, TX | $84,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $80,920 |
| Brownsville, TX | $80,660 |
| El Paso, TX | $80,620 |
| Abilene, TX | $79,440 |
| Longview, TX | $76,960 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $76,460 |
| Amarillo, TX | $73,530 |
| Beaumont, TX | $72,860 |
| Lubbock, TX | $68,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for school psychologists.
| 23. Illinois | $84,690 |
| 24. Michigan | $83,960 |
| 25. Wyoming | $83,740 |
| 26. Texas | $83,690 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $83,330 |
| 28. Vermont | $82,820 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $82,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $40.24 ($83,690 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $83,690 against $95,990 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Texas rank for school psychologist pay?
Texas ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays school psychologists the most?
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, with a median of $90,310 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.