Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin is 290.
  • School Psychologists in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin earn an average of $62,660 per year or $30.12 per hour.
  • The percentage of Tennessee School Psychologists who work in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin is 1%.

Rankings for Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin

  • Ranks #5 in Tennessee for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Tennessee for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #226 in the nation for salary and #126 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #34 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Tennessee

Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin School Psychologists earn an average of $62,660 or $30.12 per hour which is 7% less than the Tennessee average salary of $67,420.

AverageNashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–FranklinTennessee% Difference
Hourly Wage$30.12$32.41-7.07%
Annual Salary$62,660$67,420-7.06%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin School Psychologists earn an average of $62,660 or $30.12 per hour which is 24% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageNashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–FranklinU.S.%
Hourly Wage$30.12$39.80-24.32%
Annual Salary$62,660$82,770-24.30%
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 Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin earns an average annual salary of $64,611 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $67,420. per year.

Cost-of-living in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin is 3% less than the Tennessee average, which means Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Tennessee average.

  • Tennessee average salary is $67,420.
  • Tennessee cost-of-living adjusted salary is $73,163.
  • Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin average salary is $62,660.
  • Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,611.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin$62,66096.98%$64,611
Tennessee$67,42092.15%$73,163
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 Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $59,260 and $62,270 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $78,220, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $48,600, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year29Under $48,600
15%2 – 4 years44$48,600 – $59,260
25%5 – 9 years72$59,260 – $62,070
25%10 – 14 years72$62,070 – $62,270
15%15 – 20 years44$62,070 – $78,220
10%20+ years29Above $78,220
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 $62,660, Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($109,700), and Psychology Teachers ($87,630).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,070), Marriage and Family Therapists ($46,470), Social Workers ($46,960), and Health Care Social Workers ($55,910).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$109,700
Psychology Teachers$87,630
School Psychologists$62,660
Health Care Social Workers$55,910
Social Workers$46,960
Marriage and Family Therapists$46,470
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,070
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin is 290.

School Psychologists earn an average of $62,660 per year or $30.12 per hour in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin School Psychologists earn an average of $64,611 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($109,700), Psychology Teachers($87,630), School Psychologists($62,660).


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

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