School Psychologists pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,130 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Chattanooga earn between $53,010 and $82,990.
- $42K10th
- $53K25th
- $68KMedian
- $83K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,790 | $5,649 | $32.59 |
| Median | $68,060 | $5,672 | $32.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,010 | $4,418 | $25.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,990 | $6,916 | $39.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
School psychologists in Chattanooga earn 12% less than the Tennessee average ($77,390) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($99,160). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $95,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $67,790 | $68,060 | $41,590 | $85,130 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $77,390 | $76,850 | $53,290 | $102,400 | 900 |
| United States | $99,160 | $95,990 | $63,070 | $142,330 | 63,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
School Psychologists salary after taxes in Chattanooga
On the average salary of $67,790, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $56,520 a year, or $4,710 a month and $2,174 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $56,520 | $4,710 |
| Working in GA | $53,886 | $4,491 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for school psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chattanooga area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5), so the average $67,790 buys what about $74,117 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in other Tennessee cities
Chattanooga ranks 5th of 5 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Clarksville pays the most ($89,770).
- Clarksville$89,770
- Memphis$83,500
- Nashville$81,680
- Knoxville$74,030
- Chattanooga$67,790
Highest-paying cities for school psychologists
Boulder, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,700).
- Boulder, CO$142,700
- El Centro, CA$141,360
- San Jose, CA$137,350
- San Francisco, CA$135,970
- Riverside, CA$135,230
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School Psychologists salary in Chattanooga: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Chattanooga?
$32.59 an hour on average, and $32.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $56,520 a year ($4,710 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,790. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do school psychologists earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% less than the U.S. average for this job ($99,160).
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; area Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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