Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater is 440.
  • School Psychologists in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater earn an average of $75,280 per year or $36.19 per hour.
  • The percentage of Florida School Psychologists who work in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater is 1%.

Rankings for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater

  • Ranks #3 in Florida for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Florida for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #125 in the nation for salary and #94 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #24 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Florida

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater School Psychologists earn an average of $75,280 or $36.19 per hour which is 3% more than the Florida average salary of $72,910.

AverageTampa-St. Petersburg-ClearwaterFlorida% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.19$35.053.25%
Annual Salary$75,280$72,9103.25%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater School Psychologists earn an average of $75,280 or $36.19 per hour which is 9% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageTampa-St. Petersburg-ClearwaterU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.19$39.80-9.07%
Annual Salary$75,280$82,770-9.05%
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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater earns an average annual salary of $75,964 which compares to the Florida average annual salary of $72,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater is 1% less than the Florida average, which means Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Florida average.

  • Florida average salary is $72,910.
  • Florida cost-of-living adjusted salary is $72,396.
  • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater average salary is $75,280.
  • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater cost-of-living adjusted salary is $75,964.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$75,28099.10%$75,964
Florida$72,910100.71%$72,396
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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $62,270 and $78,220 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $97,980, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $50,510, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year44Under $50,510
15%2 – 4 years66$50,510 – $62,270
25%5 – 9 years110$62,270 – $77,290
25%10 – 14 years110$77,290 – $78,220
15%15 – 20 years66$77,290 – $97,980
10%20+ years44Above $97,980
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 $75,280, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($101,290), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($95,250).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($44,840), Social Workers ($46,130), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,620), Health Care Social Workers ($56,570), and Psychology Teachers ($58,890).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$101,290
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$95,250
School Psychologists$75,280
Psychology Teachers$58,890
Health Care Social Workers$56,570
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,620
Social Workers$46,130
Marriage and Family Therapists$44,840
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater is 440.

School Psychologists earn an average of $75,280 per year or $36.19 per hour in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater School Psychologists earn an average of $75,964 per year or $37 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater are Forensic Psychologists($101,290), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($95,250), School Psychologists($75,280).


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