2023 Salary Report for School Psychologists in Utah

Salary Report for Utah School Psychologists

Utah Rankings

Compare Utah to U.S.

Utah School Psychologists earn an average of $64,190 which is 22% less than the national average salary of $82,770.

Type	Utah	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$30.86	$39.80	-22.46%
Average Annual Salary	$64,190	$82,770	-22.45%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Utah, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $50,510 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 $98,660, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $31,350, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	50	Under $31,350
15%	2 – 4 years	75	$31,350 – $50,510
25%	5 – 9 years	125	$50,510 – $61,710
25%	10 – 14 years	125	$61,710 – $78,870
15%	15 – 20 years	75	$61,710 – $98,660
10%	20+ years	50	Above $98,660

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Utah psychologists earn about $67,342 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $82,770.

Cost-of-living in Utah is 5% less than the national average, which means Utah residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $64,190, Utah School Psychologists tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($96,460), Forensic Psychologists ($92,580), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($87,030), Marriage and Family Therapists ($86,490), Health Care Social Workers ($67,880), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($66,190).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($51,650).

Title	Annual Salary
Psychology Teachers	$96,460
Forensic Psychologists	$92,580
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$87,030
Marriage and Family Therapists	$86,490
Health Care Social Workers	$67,880
Substance Abuse Counselors	$66,190
School Psychologists	$64,190
Social Workers	$51,650

Salaries Ranked by Utah Cities

The average salary for School Psychologists in Utah is $64,190. The top cities that pay School Psychologists the most are Provo-Orem ($72,240), Salt Lake City ($65,540) and Ogden-Clearfield ($60,600).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay School Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Provo-Orem ($75,352), Salt Lake City ($67,069) and Ogden-Clearfield ($63,642).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for School Psychologists in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a School Psychologists salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Provo-Orem	$72,240	$75,352	$3,112
Salt Lake City	$65,540	$67,069	$1,529
Ogden-Clearfield	$60,600	$63,642	$3,042
St. George	$56,480	$60,117	$3,637

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