Salary Report for School Psychologists in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area

Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of School Psychologists currently employed in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.
  • School Psychologists in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $58,410 per year or $28.08 per hour.
  • The percentage of Tennessee School Psychologists who work in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area is 4%.
  • The percentage of U.S. School Psychologists who work in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #6 in Tennessee for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Tennessee for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #250 in the nation for salary and #480 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #235 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Tennessee

North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $58,410 or $28.08 per hour which is 13% less than the Tennessee average salary of $67,420.

AverageNorth Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan AreaTennessee% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.08$32.41-13.36%
Annual Salary$58,410$67,420-13.36%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $58,410 or $28.08 per hour which is 29% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,770.

AverageNorth Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.08$39.80-29.45%
Annual Salary$58,410$82,770-29.43%
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 North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $67,919 which compares to the Tennessee average annual salary of $67,420. per year.

Cost-of-living in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the Tennessee average, which means North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Tennessee average.

  • Tennessee average salary is $67,420.
  • Tennessee cost-of-living adjusted salary is $73,163.
  • North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $58,410.
  • North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $67,919.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area$58,41086.00%$67,919
Tennessee$67,42092.15%$73,163
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 North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of School Psychologists earn between $48,290 and $61,880 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of School Psychologists earn more than $73,260, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated School Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of School Psychologists earn under $47,250, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level School Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $47,250
15%2 – 4 years4$47,250 – $48,290
25%5 – 9 years8$48,290 – $60,030
25%10 – 14 years8$60,030 – $61,880
15%15 – 20 years4$60,030 – $73,260
10%20+ years3Above $73,260
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

School Psychologists tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($39,110), Substance Abuse Counselors ($39,360), Social Workers ($46,330), and Health Care Social Workers ($46,700).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$58,410
Health Care Social Workers$46,700
Social Workers$46,330
Substance Abuse Counselors$39,360
Marriage and Family Therapists$39,110
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists

The number of School Psychologists currently employed in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area is 30.

School Psychologists earn an average of $58,410 per year or $28.08 per hour in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area School Psychologists earn an average of $67,919 per year or $33 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in North Central Tennessee Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($58,410), Health Care Social Workers($46,700), Social Workers($46,330).


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