Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Fargo is 30.
  • School Psychologists in Fargo earn an average of $68,830 per year or $33.09 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Dakota School Psychologists who work in Fargo is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Fargo is less than 1%.

Rankings for Fargo

  • Ranks #1 in North Dakota for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in North Dakota for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #176 in the nation for salary and #201 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #264 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Dakota

Fargo School Psychologists earn an average of $68,830 or $33.09 per hour which is almost same as North Dakota average salary of $68,730.

AverageFargoNorth Dakota% Difference
Hourly Wage$33.09$33.040.15%
Annual Salary$68,830$68,7300.15%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Fargo School Psychologists earn an average of $68,830 or $33.09 per hour which is 16% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageFargoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$33.09$39.80-16.86%
Annual Salary$68,830$82,770-16.84%
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 Fargo earns an average annual salary of $73,223 which compares to the North Dakota average annual salary of $68,730. per year.

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

  • North Dakota average salary is $68,730.
  • North Dakota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $74,674.
  • Fargo average salary is $68,830.
  • Fargo cost-of-living adjusted salary is $73,223.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Fargo$68,83094.00%$73,223
North Dakota$68,73092.04%$74,674
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 Fargo, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $49,520 and $78,870 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $93,580, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $49,520, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $49,520
15%2 – 4 years4$49,520 – $49,520
25%5 – 9 years8$49,520 – $64,280
25%10 – 14 years8$64,280 – $78,870
15%15 – 20 years4$64,280 – $93,580
10%20+ years3Above $93,580
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 $68,830, Fargo School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($101,030), and Psychology Teachers ($86,300).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,120), Social Workers ($56,670), Health Care Social Workers ($58,090), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($60,710).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,030
Psychology Teachers$86,300
School Psychologists$68,830
Marriage and Family Therapists$60,710
Health Care Social Workers$58,090
Social Workers$56,670
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,120
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Fargo School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Fargo is 30.

School Psychologists earn an average of $68,830 per year or $33.09 per hour in Fargo.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Fargo School Psychologists earn an average of $73,223 per year or $35 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Fargo are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($101,030), Psychology Teachers($86,300), School Psychologists($68,830).


Additional Salary Reports for School Psychologists in North Dakota cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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