2023 Salary Report for School Psychologists in Oklahoma

Salary Report for Oklahoma School Psychologists

Oklahoma Rankings

Compare Oklahoma to U.S.

Oklahoma School Psychologists earn an average of $66,820 which is 19% less than the national average salary of $82,770.

Type	Oklahoma	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$32.13	$39.80	-19.27%
Average Annual Salary	$66,820	$82,770	-19.27%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Oklahoma, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $48,290 and $79,010 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, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $36,770, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	44	Under $36,770
15%	2 – 4 years	66	$36,770 – $48,290
25%	5 – 9 years	110	$48,290 – $62,270
25%	10 – 14 years	110	$62,270 – $79,010
15%	15 – 20 years	66	$62,270 – $97,360
10%	20+ years	44	Above $97,360

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Oklahoma psychologists earn about $73,171 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $82,770.

Cost-of-living in Oklahoma is 9% less than the national average, which means Oklahoma 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 $66,820, Oklahoma School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($92,210).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,580), Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,270), Health Care Social Workers ($52,820), Marriage and Family Therapists ($58,210), Psychology Teachers ($60,930), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($66,350).

Title	Annual Salary
Forensic Psychologists	$92,210
School Psychologists	$66,820
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$66,350
Psychology Teachers	$60,930
Marriage and Family Therapists	$58,210
Health Care Social Workers	$52,820
Substance Abuse Counselors	$50,270
Social Workers	$43,580

Salaries Ranked by Oklahoma Cities

The average salary for School Psychologists in Oklahoma is $66,820. The top cities that pay School Psychologists the most are Tulsa ($73,850), Oklahoma City ($66,140) and Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area ($53,820).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay School Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Tulsa ($79,494), Oklahoma City ($70,534) and Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area ($61,819).

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
Tulsa	$73,850	$79,494	$5,644
Oklahoma City	$66,140	$70,534	$4,394
Southeast Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area	$53,820	$61,819	$7,999

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