Salary Report for Nebraska School Psychologists

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Nebraska is 390.
  • School Psychologists in Nebraska earn an average of $82,230 per year or $39.53 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Nebraska is 1%.

Nebraska Rankings

  • Nebraska ranks #14 in the U.S. for School Psychologists salary and #30 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Nebraska ranks #30 in the U.S. for the total number of School Psychologists employed.

Compare Nebraska to U.S.

Nebraska School Psychologists earn an average of $82,230 which is 0% less than the national average salary of $82,770.

TypeNebraskaU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$39.53$39.80-0.68%
Average Annual Salary$82,230$82,770-0.65%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Nebraska, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $63,120 and $93,710 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $103,590, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $59,100, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year39Under $59,100
15%2 – 4 years58$59,100 – $63,120
25%5 – 9 years98$63,120 – $78,220
25%10 – 14 years98$78,220 – $93,710
15%15 – 20 years58$78,220 – $103,590
10%20+ years39Above $103,590
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 Nebraska psychologists earn about $88,524 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $82,770.

Cost-of-living in Nebraska is 7% less than the national average, which means Nebraska 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 Nebraska School Psychologists salary is $82,230.
  • Adjusted for cost-of-living, Nebraska School Psychologists earn an average salary of $88,524.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

School Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($42,660), Social Workers ($43,730), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,360), Health Care Social Workers ($53,840), Psychology Teachers ($81,250), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($82,110).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$82,230
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$82,110
Psychology Teachers$81,250
Health Care Social Workers$53,840
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,360
Social Workers$43,730
Marriage and Family Therapists$42,660
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salaries Ranked by Nebraska Cities

The average salary for School Psychologists in Nebraska is $82,230. The top cities that pay School Psychologists the most are Omaha-Council Bluffs ($82,150), Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area ($81,210) and Lincoln ($79,780).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay School Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area ($91,401), Omaha-Council Bluffs ($86,192) and South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area ($85,402).

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
Omaha-Council Bluffs$82,150$86,192$4,042
Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area$81,210$91,401$10,191
Lincoln$79,780$85,062$5,282
South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area$75,880$85,402$9,522
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary FAQ for Nebraska School Psychologists

Nebraska School Psychologists earn between $59,100 and $103,590 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 390 School Psychologists employed in Nebraska which is about 1% of the U.S. total.

School Psychologists are the highest paid psychologists in Nebraska with an average annual wage of $82,230.

An entry level psychologist makes as much as $59,100 a year in Nebraska

The most School Psychologists work in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area where 160 School Psychologists are employed.

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Nebraska earn 88,524 per year, while the average across the United States earns $82,770.

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

City and Rural Summaries

Lincoln

Average School Psychologists Salary: $79,780
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $85,062
Hourly Wage: $38.36
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.79
Lincoln Salary Report

Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area

Average School Psychologists Salary: $81,210
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $91,401
Hourly Wage: $39
Currently Employed: 50
Cost-of-Living Index: 88.85
Northeast Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report

Omaha-Council Bluffs

Average School Psychologists Salary: $82,150
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $86,192
Hourly Wage: $39.50
Currently Employed: 160
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.31
Omaha-Council Bluffs Salary Report

South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area

Average School Psychologists Salary: $75,880
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $85,402
Hourly Wage: $36
Currently Employed: 80
Cost-of-Living Index: 88.85
South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report

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