Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Oklahoma City is 170.
  • School Psychologists in Oklahoma City earn an average of $66,140 per year or $31.80 per hour.
  • The percentage of Oklahoma School Psychologists who work in Oklahoma City is 39%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in Oklahoma City is less than 1%.

Rankings for Oklahoma City

  • Ranks #2 in Oklahoma for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Oklahoma for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #200 in the nation for salary and #209 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #59 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Oklahoma

Oklahoma City School Psychologists earn an average of $66,140 or $31.80 per hour which is 1% less than the Oklahoma average salary of $66,820.

AverageOklahoma CityOklahoma% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.80$32.13-1.03%
Annual Salary$66,140$66,820-1.02%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Oklahoma City School Psychologists earn an average of $66,140 or $31.80 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageOklahoma CityU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.80$39.80-20.10%
Annual Salary$66,140$82,770-20.09%
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 Oklahoma City earns an average annual salary of $70,534 which compares to the Oklahoma average annual salary of $66,820. per year.

Cost-of-living in Oklahoma City is 6% less than the Oklahoma average, which means Oklahoma City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Oklahoma average.

  • Oklahoma average salary is $66,820.
  • Oklahoma cost-of-living adjusted salary is $73,171.
  • Oklahoma City average salary is $66,140.
  • Oklahoma City cost-of-living adjusted salary is $70,534.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Oklahoma City$66,14093.77%$70,534
Oklahoma$66,82091.32%$73,171
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 Oklahoma City, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $48,290 and $78,210 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, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $47,580, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year17Under $47,580
15%2 – 4 years26$47,580 – $48,290
25%5 – 9 years42$48,290 – $61,540
25%10 – 14 years42$61,540 – $78,210
15%15 – 20 years26$61,540 – $97,360
10%20+ years17Above $97,360
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 $66,140, Oklahoma City School Psychologists tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($91,480).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,490), Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,090), Health Care Social Workers ($54,620), Marriage and Family Therapists ($61,590), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($63,160), and Psychology Teachers ($65,010).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$91,480
School Psychologists$66,140
Psychology Teachers$65,010
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$63,160
Marriage and Family Therapists$61,590
Health Care Social Workers$54,620
Substance Abuse Counselors$51,090
Social Workers$43,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Oklahoma City School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in Oklahoma City is 170.

School Psychologists earn an average of $66,140 per year or $31.80 per hour in Oklahoma City.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Oklahoma City School Psychologists earn an average of $70,534 per year or $34 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Oklahoma City are Forensic Psychologists($91,480), School Psychologists($66,140), Psychology Teachers($65,010).


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