How Much Does a School Psychologist Make?

[@jacquer]

Pay should be a huge factor. Let's be very serious, this job does not pay as well as it should for the amount of education you need. Median salary is skewed by states like California that pay a lot more. Sounds good, but realistically it aligns with the cost of living which is much more expensive than it would be in somewhere like Oklahoma or Kansas.

[@ariellam3847]

Hi, I got admitted in Kansas and wondering if their pay is much lower than another states or not :(

[@AyeZamar]

I needed this, I’m in a career towards law enforcement which I’m excited about it but I’m still deep in my heart want to be an psychologist. I love people just period!

[@heidelystorres3540]

Just started college a week ago , I major in Psychology. So glad I came across your channel! New subscriber 🥰

[@theroseandpearl]

there is also a significant difference between pay if you are a school psychologist with a masters or a doctorate degree

[@kevonabaines176]

This is actually incorrect the pay range for school psychologist is rooted in experience and performance, not degree. Doctorates and Specialist make the same giving the idea that your emphasizing work with in the school on a 10 month contract. If you are speaking in regard to persons with PhDs teaching at college and universities they are not doing work in schools outside of research much of the time. If taken the specialist route with desires to work directly with children in the school setting you can make just as much as a person with a PhD. It is important to remember there are three levels M.A., Specialist, Doctorate. The difference significance in salary is between M.A. & Specialist/Doctorate. Then of course you have where you reside. Hope this helps !

[@Lyon05]

Hi! I’m studying to become a school psychologist now and am in the second year of my graduate program. I want to work in a school once I graduate but I’m also curious what it would be like to work in a hospital, and other settings like private practice. Could you make a video on job options for school psychologists outside of the school setting and what those responsibilities would look like?

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

Hi Lion, This is a great video suggestion! As soon as I get some time to record again (school has me swamped) I will put something together in regards to this topic. Thank you!

[@Lyon05]

@@MrsSchoolPsych Thank you so much! I can’t wait for it!!

[@JHALandCBForever]

also do you get to have a relationship with the kids? thats why i still wanna be a teacher and i wanna know if school psychologists still have close bonds with the students.

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

It is not as easy to build relationships with kids like it is when you are a teacher. You have so many kids on your caseload that you don't really have much time. Not saying its impossible but if you want to be able to create relationships and bonds, teaching or school counseling allows you to do more of that. Thanks for the video suggestion! Keep an eye out for that :D

[@JHALandCBForever]

Mrs. School Psych wow i didn’t think you’d reply so fast! thank you so much!

[@JHALandCBForever]

Mrs. School Psych i think being a teacher would make me happy, but i also feel like school psychology would feel more rewarding than teaching. im not really sure which to prioritize😭im a sophomore in college so i feel like i need to decide soon

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

@@JHALandCBForever I think either job will be rewarding in their own way. I would recommend making a list of the things you are looking for in you dream job and then look at the pros and cons of each career as well. Try and figure out which one would fit your desires and personality. For example, you do a lot of report writing as a sp and are in meetings more often than not, are those thing you would be ok with and enjoy? Look at it in ways to try and help you figure out what you really want because grad school is a big commitment so its important to be sure! :)

[@alpaprajapati7960]

Hi dear you are talking about the school psychologist but which level in school you are talking about? High school or middle school or elementary?

[@radmehrm5030]

Hi, i want to counseling & speak to teengers ; does it good for school psychology?

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

Hi! I saw your comment on Instagram and replied there before noticing this comment. I hope it was helpful! :)

[@radmehrm5030]

@@MrsSchoolPsych thanks very much . Im thinking about adolescents pschy or school counselor . 🙏

[@amandaogbureke2574]

I have a question. Can you apply to a school psychology progran with a human development and family studies major?

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

Yes you can :)

[@alexiaolivares9196]

I love your videos! Do you think you can make a video on your previous experience before you became a School Psychologist? ✨

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

Hi Alexia! I am so happy that you love my videos! :D Yes, I can make that video. I will add it to my list!

[@dleon215]

Hi! Love your video. My question to you is (given the video's topic) do school psychologist make more with a doctorate?

[@vernicesteward4425]

Hi! I just want to say i I love ur videos as they are super helpful and informative! I just have a question. Is there a possibility that I may still get into a school psychology program with a Sociology major?

[@dleon215]

Hi Vernice! I am exploring school psychology myself. I know have been approved to pursue this as an option and I have a degree in Applied Science with a psychology minor but I wanted to point out a friend with a sociology degree was allowed to explore this as a possibility as well. This was an option for him as part of his graduate school program of choice, and I'm not sure whether there was anything extra he had to do to be eligible for this but he has this as an option. I hope this was helpful.

[@vernicesteward4425]

@@dleon215 Wow thank you so much!!! Okay it's nice to know that I may still have the possibility of getting in to a school psychology program. I have go do pre-reqs in order to get in but I'm just relieved I don't have to go back to school to get a psychology degree wheww! Thanks again David! Major help:)

[@dleon215]

@@vernicesteward4425 Anytime!!

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

Hi, I am barely seeing this now, I hadn't logged on for a long time. But to answer your question anyway, yes you can! Some programs may be more strict than others but I know of school psychologist who had BAs in different fields. It doesn't hurt to look into it :)

[@ijaygrigs8375]

I found a masters conversion program in psychology with a license to a practice...I am considering a switch into psychology. I have been working in a school and developed interest in school psychology so I would want to do it to PhD level... I have been having cold feet because I don't have an undergraduate degree I psychology... Please what do you advice?

[@ijaygrigs8375]

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[@MrsSchoolPsych]

Hi Ijay! It is not required to have a BA in psychology to enter a SP grad program but it definitely is helpful. If you can, take some courses in psychology before entering the program. I would also recommend speaking to the program department and see what they recommend because some programs have certain requirements. Its a plus that you have experience working in a school!

[@ijaygrigs8375]

Thank you. Subscribed. I love your videos!

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

@@ijaygrigs8375 You are welcome! It makes me happy to hear that you love my videos! :D Thank you so much!

[@rand_-mk5lb]

Are there more opportunities with a PsyD in clinical Psychology?

[@taytaysharrard]

maybe I'm checking the salary schedule wrong for my district but for my district it says school psychologists make 49k base salary. that's kind of insane

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

What state do you live in?

[@taytaysharrard]

@@MrsSchoolPsych Florida

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

@@taytaysharrard Oh ok! Yeah the pay varies by state, some pay more than others. 49k is on the lower side though O_o

[@Thatgrlglo]

I just found this video so I’m so late lol but that’s crazy it must have gone up , what part of Florida are you looking at ? I know in the Orlando area on the school district website for 2020-2021 it says 56k and more than that if you have your masters or doctorate

[@DELLRS2012]

$49k is standard for NY too.

[@TheZulema2005]

Hi! Can you do a comparison of how much the average cost of the program is to how much you will be making? I'm trying to decide if the amount of school loans I'll need will be worth the pay once I'm out in the field. Also what do you know about the education loan forgiveness, would school psych be eligible for that?

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

Hi Zuelma, Great suggestion! I can definitely make a video on that. Keep an eye out for it, I will try to make it as soon as I can :D

[@zeexoxo4583]

Mrs. School Psych yes please!

[@andrealudwig4160]

Where do you live where starting is 80K?

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

California :)

[@athaliaallen622]

hi! my university has a PsyD program for school psychology that's accredited, and the entry is at least a bachelor's degree. it only takes 4 years to complete. although it's a year longer than the specialist degree, i feel like it would be the smartest move because i really want to hold a doctorate. is it worth it? thoughts?

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

Hi! I think if you eventually want to get your doctorate and have the opportunity to do it now, then I don't see why not go for it. It really comes down to your goals, what your state requires, if it makes a difference, etc. I don't think you can go wrong with either choice (doctorate or specialist degree) :)

[@JHALandCBForever]

im trying to decide a between becoming a teacher and a school psychologist. can you make a video along those lines?

[@Babyluv_]

choose school psych!!! I'm a teacher. Have been for the past 5 years and I'm back in school for school psych and I love it! Both are rewarding careers but teaching can feel less rewarding because you get a lot of kids who are not invested in learning at all. So, you end up feeling bad because you put in all this effort in a lesson, just for kids to basically let you know that they don't care nor appreciate it. The parents can be annoying. I've had parents demand that I give their child special treatment. Administration will constantly harass teachers to make unethical decisions. Such as pass kids who are obviously failing. The school culture among teachers is sometimes very toxic. It's survival of the fittest. Everyone is snitching and throwing people under the bus. I find that the school professionals who are not teachers are the happiest: school psychologist, counselors, social worker, OT, PT, nurse, etc. There's a lot of pressure in being a teacher. The career has a high turnover rate. Many teachers are underpaid and very unhappy.

[@JHALandCBForever]

Ms. Richard wow thank you! this is a lot of advice i havent heard before so i really appreciate it

[@Babyluv_]

Heather Joy you’re welcome! I suggest you look up videos on YT from teachers and even the news media. They all highlight the issues that teachers across the country face.

[@underscoredashperiod]

@@Babyluv_ You are in a very similar situation as me! Teacher of 6 years, went back to school to get my Master of Psychology to become a school psych! I agree with all that you said, and want to add how draining each and every day can be. At the end, I asked myself am I truly happy every day? The answer was no, of course. And I can't imagine being a teacher for another 20+ years. Good luck with school!

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[@SFgiantsworldchamps4]

Hi! Im on my last year as an undergrad and just became interested in SP. I’ve heard there’s A LOT of writing involved which is one of my concerns because writing is not my strongest skill. Do you have to be a highly skilled writer for this job?

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

Hi! Yes, there is A LOT of writing involved. As an SP you will be writing a lot of reports. If you feel that writing is not your strongest skill, you can always use resources available that help students improve their writing. The more practice, the better you will get. The reports you write as an SP are considered legal documents so they should be well written. But don't let it discourage you, just practice, use resources to help you, and you'll get better!

[@MariaSilva-sp8wr]

Is this salary of 77k with a masters degree or phd?

[@MrsSchoolPsych]

with a Master's degree :)

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