2023 Salary Report for School Psychologists in Tennessee

Salary Report for Tennessee School Psychologists

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Compare Tennessee to U.S.

Tennessee School Psychologists earn an average of $67,420 which is 18% less than the national average salary of $82,770.

Type	Tennessee	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$32.41	$39.80	-18.57%
Average Annual Salary	$67,420	$82,770	-18.55%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Tennessee, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $60,030 and $78,220 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $93,710, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced School Psychologists.

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

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	72	Under $47,580
15%	2 – 4 years	108	$47,580 – $60,030
25%	5 – 9 years	180	$60,030 – $62,070
25%	10 – 14 years	180	$62,070 – $78,220
15%	15 – 20 years	108	$62,070 – $93,710
10%	20+ years	72	Above $93,710

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, School Psychologists in Tennessee psychologists earn about $73,163 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $82,770.

Cost-of-living in Tennessee is 8% less than the national average, which means Tennessee 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 $67,420, Tennessee School Psychologists tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($108,560), and Psychology Teachers ($78,840).

However, School Psychologists tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,210), Marriage and Family Therapists ($43,560), Social Workers ($46,280), and Health Care Social Workers ($52,920).

Title	Annual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$108,560
Psychology Teachers	$78,840
School Psychologists	$67,420
Health Care Social Workers	$52,920
Social Workers	$46,280
Marriage and Family Therapists	$43,560
Substance Abuse Counselors	$42,210

Salaries Ranked by Tennessee Cities

The average salary for School Psychologists in Tennessee is $67,420. The top cities that pay School Psychologists the most are Clarksville ($89,410), Memphis ($76,740) and Knoxville ($68,950).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay School Psychologists the highest average annual salary are Clarksville ($98,523), Memphis ($82,765) and Knoxville ($75,224).

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
Clarksville	$89,410	$98,523	$9,113
Memphis	$76,740	$82,765	$6,025
Knoxville	$68,950	$75,224	$6,274
Chattanooga	$64,950	$70,575	$5,625
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin	$62,660	$64,611	$1,951
North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area	$58,410	$67,919	$9,509

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