2023 Salary Report for School Psychologists in Arizona

Salary Report for Arizona School Psychologists

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Compare Arizona to U.S.

Arizona School Psychologists earn an average of $76,870 which is 7% less than the national average salary of $82,770.

Type	Arizona	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$36.96	$39.80	-7.14%
Average Annual Salary	$76,870	$82,770	-7.13%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Arizona, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $63,750 and $81,590 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $100,040, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $59,260, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	107	Under $59,260
15%	2 – 4 years	160	$59,260 – $63,750
25%	5 – 9 years	268	$63,750 – $78,210
25%	10 – 14 years	268	$78,210 – $81,590
15%	15 – 20 years	160	$78,210 – $100,040
10%	20+ years	107	Above $100,040

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Arizona psychologists earn about $77,592 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $82,770.

Cost-of-living in Arizona is 1% less than the national average, which means Arizona residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $76,870, Arizona School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($96,710), and Psychology Teachers ($77,770).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,660), Substance Abuse Counselors ($54,190), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,360), and Health Care Social Workers ($60,790).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$96,710
Psychology Teachers	$77,770
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$76,870
School Psychologists	$76,870
Health Care Social Workers	$60,790
Marriage and Family Therapists	$58,360
Substance Abuse Counselors	$54,190
Social Workers	$43,660

Salaries Ranked by Arizona Cities

The average salary for School Psychologists in Arizona is $76,870. The top cities that pay School Psychologists the most are Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale ($80,130), Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area ($69,180) and Tucson ($67,390).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay School Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area ($86,378), Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale ($78,130) and Tucson ($71,829).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for School Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a School Psychologists salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale	$80,130	$78,130	$-2,000
Arizona Nonmetropolitan Area	$69,180	$86,378	$17,198
Tucson	$67,390	$71,829	$4,439

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Official Data Sources for School Psychologists: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data