School Psychologists pay in Florida
$87,970avg. a year
$42.29 an hour · 2,020 employed
School Psychologists in Florida earn an average of $87,970 a year. That is $11,190 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $99,160. The best-paying metro area is Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL at $92,880.
$84,760Median pay
$42.29Average hourly
+21%Avg. pay since 2021
#25Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Florida metro areas
Average pay for school psychologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
1590 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$92,880
$44.65 an hour
250 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$90,800
$43.65 an hour
3360 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$89,590
$43.07 an hour
460 jobs
Port St. Lucie, FL
$87,580
$42.11 an hour
5250 jobs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$86,520
$41.59 an hour
6130 jobs
Jacksonville, FL
$86,510
$41.59 an hour
730 jobs
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
$82,220
$39.53 an hour
830 jobs
Tallahassee, FL
$79,860
$38.39 an hour
9100 jobs
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
$66,160
$31.81 an hour
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Official government dataEvery number comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage survey of employers, not self-reported salaries.
Every state and city830 jobs across all 50 states, D.C. and 199 large metro areas.
Updated every yearNew figures each spring when BLS releases them. This site uses May 2025 data.
School Psychologists pay in Florida, charted
Pay over time
Florida, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Florida school psychologists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Florida vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $99,160 | $47.67 |
| Florida | $87,970 | $42.29 |
| Georgia | $94,070 | $45.22 |
| Alabama | $78,560 | $37.77 |
Related jobs in Florida
- Urban and Regional Planners$87,080
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$121,850
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90,680
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$69,830
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$118,480
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$86,270
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do school psychologists make in Florida?
The average is $87,970 a year, and the median is $84,760. That is $11,190 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $99,160.
What is the hourly wage in Florida?
$42.29 an hour on average; the median is $40.75.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ($92,880), followed by North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL ($90,800). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL ($66,160).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #25 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 19-3034. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national school psychologists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.