Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in San Antonio-New Braunfels is 440.
  • School Psychologists in San Antonio-New Braunfels earn an average of $75,300 per year or $36.20 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas School Psychologists who work in San Antonio-New Braunfels is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in San Antonio-New Braunfels is 1%.

Rankings for San Antonio-New Braunfels

  • Ranks #2 in Texas for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Texas for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #124 in the nation for salary and #110 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #23 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Texas

San Antonio-New Braunfels School Psychologists earn an average of $75,300 or $36.20 per hour which is 5% more than the Texas average salary of $71,080.

AverageSan Antonio-New BraunfelsTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.20$34.175.94%
Annual Salary$75,300$71,0805.94%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

San Antonio-New Braunfels School Psychologists earn an average of $75,300 or $36.20 per hour which is 9% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageSan Antonio-New BraunfelsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.20$39.80-9.05%
Annual Salary$75,300$82,770-9.03%
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 San Antonio-New Braunfels earns an average annual salary of $76,900 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $71,080. per year.

Cost-of-living in San Antonio-New Braunfels is 2% less than the Texas average, which means San Antonio-New Braunfels residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $71,080.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,408.
  • San Antonio-New Braunfels average salary is $75,300.
  • San Antonio-New Braunfels cost-of-living adjusted salary is $76,900.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
San Antonio-New Braunfels$75,30097.92%$76,900
Texas$71,08099.54%$71,408
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 San Antonio-New Braunfels, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $60,500 and $82,390 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $97,360, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $57,260, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year44Under $57,260
15%2 – 4 years66$57,260 – $60,500
25%5 – 9 years110$60,500 – $75,720
25%10 – 14 years110$75,720 – $82,390
15%15 – 20 years66$75,720 – $97,360
10%20+ years44Above $97,360
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 $75,300, San Antonio-New Braunfels School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($98,980), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($83,870).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,320), Social Workers ($50,230), Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,270), Psychology Teachers ($58,530), and Health Care Social Workers ($64,270).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$98,980
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$83,870
School Psychologists$75,300
Health Care Social Workers$64,270
Psychology Teachers$58,530
Marriage and Family Therapists$56,270
Social Workers$50,230
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,320
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for San Antonio-New Braunfels School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in San Antonio-New Braunfels is 440.

School Psychologists earn an average of $75,300 per year or $36.20 per hour in San Antonio-New Braunfels.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in San Antonio-New Braunfels School Psychologists earn an average of $76,900 per year or $37 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in San Antonio-New Braunfels are Forensic Psychologists($98,980), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($83,870), School Psychologists($75,300).


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