How much does a school psychologist make in Tucson?
$87,540a year
Median yearly pay for school psychologists in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $42.09 an hour or $7,295 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.09
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,300Median: $87,540Highest 10%: $114,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,300 | $37.64 | |
| 25th | $80,420 | $38.66 | |
| Median | $87,540 | $42.09 | |
| 75th | $97,260 | $46.76 | |
| 90th | $114,200 | $54.90 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for school psychologists.
| Phoenix, AZ | $93,640 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $134,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $124,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $119,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $115,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $99,320 |
| Biological Scientist | $96,300 |
| Geoscientist | $90,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $83,200 |
| Hydrologist | $81,640 |
| Economist | $79,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a school psychologist make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $42.09 ($87,540 a year).
Do school psychologists make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $87,540 against $95,990 nationally, 9% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $92,380, so Tucson pays 5% less.
Where does Tucson rank for school psychologist pay?
90 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a school psychologist make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,200 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.