School Psychologists pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,890 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Memphis earn between $68,520 and $92,060.
- $57K10th
- $69K25th
- $84KMedian
- $92K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,500 | $6,958 | $40.14 |
| Median | $84,390 | $7,032 | $40.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,520 | $5,710 | $32.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,060 | $7,672 | $44.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
School psychologists in Memphis earn 8% more than the Tennessee average ($77,390) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($99,160). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $95,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $83,500 | $84,390 | $56,990 | $106,890 | 140 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $83,500, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $67,572 a year, or $5,631 a month and $2,599 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $67,572 | $5,631 |
| Working in AR | $64,970 | $5,414 |
| Working in MS | $64,964 | $5,414 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for school psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $83,500 buys what about $90,585 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 2nd 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 Memphis: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Memphis?
$40.15 an hour on average, and $40.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in Memphis?
About $67,572 a year ($5,631 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,500. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do school psychologists earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). 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 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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