Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Tucson is 150.
  • School Psychologists in Tucson earn an average of $67,390 per year or $32.40 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arizona School Psychologists who work in Tucson is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Tucson is less than 1%.

Rankings for Tucson

  • Ranks #3 in Arizona for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Arizona for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #189 in the nation for salary and #207 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #66 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Arizona

Tucson School Psychologists earn an average of $67,390 or $32.40 per hour which is 12% less than the Arizona average salary of $76,870.

AverageTucsonArizona% Difference
Hourly Wage$32.40$36.96-12.34%
Annual Salary$67,390$76,870-12.33%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Tucson School Psychologists earn an average of $67,390 or $32.40 per hour which is 18% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageTucsonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$32.40$39.80-18.59%
Annual Salary$67,390$82,770-18.58%
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 Tucson earns an average annual salary of $71,829 which compares to the Arizona average annual salary of $76,870. per year.

Cost-of-living in Tucson is 6% less than the Arizona average, which means Tucson residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arizona average.

  • Arizona average salary is $76,870.
  • Arizona cost-of-living adjusted salary is $77,592.
  • Tucson average salary is $67,390.
  • Tucson cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,829.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Tucson$67,39093.82%$71,829
Arizona$76,87099.07%$77,592
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 Tucson, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $61,540 and $78,210 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $81,290, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $50,080, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year15Under $50,080
15%2 – 4 years22$50,080 – $61,540
25%5 – 9 years38$61,540 – $63,900
25%10 – 14 years38$63,900 – $78,210
15%15 – 20 years22$63,900 – $81,290
10%20+ years15Above $81,290
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $67,390, Tucson School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,180), Psychology Teachers ($85,990), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,330).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($42,280), Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,780), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,840).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$92,180
Psychology Teachers$85,990
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,330
School Psychologists$67,390
Health Care Social Workers$56,840
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,780
Social Workers$42,280
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Tucson School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Tucson is 150.

School Psychologists earn an average of $67,390 per year or $32.40 per hour in Tucson.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Tucson School Psychologists earn an average of $71,829 per year or $35 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Tucson are Forensic Psychologists($92,180), Psychology Teachers($85,990), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($75,330).


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