Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is 100.
  • School Psychologists in Coastal Plains Region of Texas earn an average of $65,430 per year or $31.46 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas School Psychologists who work in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is less than 1%.

Rankings for Coastal Plains Region of Texas

  • Ranks #16 in Texas for salary and #28 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #208 in the nation for salary and #307 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #90 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

Coastal Plains Region of Texas School Psychologists earn an average of $65,430 or $31.46 per hour which is 7% less than the Texas average salary of $71,080.

AverageCoastal Plains Region of TexasTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.46$34.17-7.93%
Annual Salary$65,430$71,080-7.95%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Coastal Plains Region of Texas School Psychologists earn an average of $65,430 or $31.46 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageCoastal Plains Region of TexasU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.46$39.80-20.95%
Annual Salary$65,430$82,770-20.95%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Coastal Plains Region of Texas earns an average annual salary of $71,657 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $71,080. per year.

Cost-of-living in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is 9% less than the Texas average, which means Coastal Plains Region of Texas residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $71,080.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,408.
  • Coastal Plains Region of Texas average salary is $65,430.
  • Coastal Plains Region of Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,657.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Coastal Plains Region of Texas$65,43091.31%$71,657
Texas$71,08099.54%$71,408
U.S.$82,770$82,770
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Coastal Plains Region of Texas, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $61,260 and $77,120 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $78,870, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $48,720, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $48,720
15%2 – 4 years15$48,720 – $61,260
25%5 – 9 years25$61,260 – $62,070
25%10 – 14 years25$62,070 – $77,120
15%15 – 20 years15$62,070 – $78,870
10%20+ years10Above $78,870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,250), Social Workers ($46,600), and Health Care Social Workers ($59,850).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$65,430
Health Care Social Workers$59,850
Social Workers$46,600
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Coastal Plains Region of Texas School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is 100.

School Psychologists earn an average of $65,430 per year or $31.46 per hour in Coastal Plains Region of Texas.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Coastal Plains Region of Texas School Psychologists earn an average of $71,657 per year or $34 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Coastal Plains Region of Texas are School Psychologists($65,430), Health Care Social Workers($59,850), Social Workers($46,600).


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