Salary Report for Idaho School Psychologists

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Idaho is 340.
  • School Psychologists in Idaho earn an average of $53,760 per year or $25.85 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Idaho is 1%.

Idaho Rankings

  • Idaho ranks #50 in the U.S. for School Psychologists salary and #45 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Idaho ranks #33 in the U.S. for the total number of School Psychologists employed.

Compare Idaho to U.S.

Idaho School Psychologists earn an average of $53,760 which is 35% less than the national average salary of $82,770.

TypeIdahoU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$25.85$39.80-35.05%
Average Annual Salary$53,760$82,770-35.05%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Idaho, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $43,320 and $61,640 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $76,740, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $37,290, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year34Under $37,290
15%2 – 4 years51$37,290 – $43,320
25%5 – 9 years85$43,320 – $50,520
25%10 – 14 years85$50,520 – $61,640
15%15 – 20 years51$50,520 – $76,740
10%20+ years34Above $76,740
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Idaho psychologists earn about $58,947 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $82,770.

Cost-of-living in Idaho is 9% less than the national average, which means Idaho residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

  • National average salary for School Psychologists is $82,770.
  • Average Idaho School Psychologists salary is $53,760.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Idaho School Psychologists earn an average salary of $58,947.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $53,760, Idaho School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($84,070), Psychology Teachers ($81,250), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($77,070), Health Care Social Workers ($63,990), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($53,870).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($47,560), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,630).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$84,070
Psychology Teachers$81,250
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$77,070
Health Care Social Workers$63,990
Marriage and Family Therapists$53,870
School Psychologists$53,760
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,630
Social Workers$47,560
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Idaho Cities

The average salary for School Psychologists in Idaho is $53,760. The top cities that pay School Psychologists the most is Boise City ($56,990).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay School Psychologists the highest average annual salary is Boise City ($60,971).

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.

AreaAverage SalaryCOL AdjustedDifference
Boise City$56,990$60,971$3,981
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Idaho School Psychologists

Idaho School Psychologists earn between $37,290 and $76,740 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 340 School Psychologists employed in Idaho which is about 1% of the U.S. total.

Forensic Psychologists are the highest paid psychologists in Idaho with an average annual wage of $84,070.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $37,290 a year in Idaho

The most School Psychologists work in the Boise City area where 160 School Psychologists are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Idaho earn 58,947 per year, while the average across the United States earns $82,770.

By 0, Idaho will need 0 School Psychologists. A less than 5 School Psychologists will need to enter into the Idaho work forces each year.

City and Rural Summaries

Boise City

Average School Psychologists Salary: $56,990
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $60,971
Hourly Wage: $27.40
Currently Employed: 160
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.47
Boise City Salary Report

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