Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Jacksonville is 170.
  • School Psychologists in Jacksonville earn an average of $63,450 per year or $30.50 per hour.
  • The percentage of Florida School Psychologists who work in Jacksonville is 6%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Jacksonville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Jacksonville

  • Ranks #6 in Florida for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Florida for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #224 in the nation for salary and #138 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #60 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Florida

Jacksonville School Psychologists earn an average of $63,450 or $30.50 per hour which is 12% less than the Florida average salary of $72,910.

AverageJacksonvilleFlorida% Difference
Hourly Wage$30.50$35.05-12.98%
Annual Salary$63,450$72,910-12.97%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Jacksonville School Psychologists earn an average of $63,450 or $30.50 per hour which is 23% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageJacksonvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$30.50$39.80-23.37%
Annual Salary$63,450$82,770-23.34%
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 Jacksonville earns an average annual salary of $65,874 which compares to the Florida average annual salary of $72,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Jacksonville is 4% less than the Florida average, which means Jacksonville 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.
  • Jacksonville average salary is $63,450.
  • Jacksonville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $65,874.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Jacksonville$63,45096.32%$65,874
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 Jacksonville, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $49,520 and $76,730 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 $24,270, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year17Under $24,270
15%2 – 4 years26$24,270 – $49,520
25%5 – 9 years42$49,520 – $64,890
25%10 – 14 years42$64,890 – $76,730
15%15 – 20 years26$64,890 – $78,220
10%20+ years17Above $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 $63,450, Jacksonville School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($114,600), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($89,630).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($41,740), Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,830), Social Workers ($46,410), and Health Care Social Workers ($56,840).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$114,600
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$89,630
School Psychologists$63,450
Health Care Social Workers$56,840
Social Workers$46,410
Substance Abuse Counselors$45,830
Marriage and Family Therapists$41,740
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Jacksonville School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Jacksonville is 170.

School Psychologists earn an average of $63,450 per year or $30.50 per hour in Jacksonville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Jacksonville School Psychologists earn an average of $65,874 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Jacksonville are Forensic Psychologists($114,600), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($89,630), School Psychologists($63,450).


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