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School Psychologists

Role Overview

Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
California $118,310
Oregon $113,180
Colorado $111,060
Maryland $108,710
Washington $106,440
District of Columbia $100,720
New Mexico $100,100
New York $99,310
Massachusetts $98,150
Connecticut $98,080
Georgia $96,810
Alaska $92,140
New Jersey $90,900
Wyoming $88,120
Rhode Island $87,890

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Median Annual Salary

$86,930

Projected Growth (10yr)

+0.7%

Avg. annual openings

3.8k

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