School Psychologists Salary in Mississippi

School psychologists in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $66,410 a year) and the least in Jackson ($61,020), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the school psychologists average at $62,350 and the median at $61,070. The U.S. average for this job is $99,160.

School Psychologists average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$66,410
Jackson$61,020

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$66,410	$66,130	$58,810	$53,616	90
Jackson	$61,020	$58,680	$50,280	$49,501	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

School Psychologists salary in other states

School Psychologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3034.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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