School Psychologist Salary in Indiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for School Psychologists in Indiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$77,640
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.33
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-19% vs US median
US median $95,990
State Rank
#35 of 51
710 employed here

How much does a School Psychologist make in Indiana?

A School Psychologist working in Indiana earns a median salary of $77,640 per year, or about $37.33 per hour. That is 19% below the national median of $95,990 for this occupation.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $56,260 while the top 10% make $105,290 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $66,050 and $88,520 a year.

School Psychologist salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$56,260$27.05
25th percentile (early career)$66,050$31.75
50th percentile (median)$77,640$37.33
75th percentile (experienced)$88,520$42.56
90th percentile (top earners)$105,290$50.62

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 35th out of 51 states and territories for School Psychologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$127,780
2Colorado$124,770
3New Mexico$110,360
4Maryland$109,700
5Washington$108,780

Working as a School Psychologist in Indiana

Nationally, about 64,000 people work as School Psychologists in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Indiana pay ($77,640) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a School Psychologist make in Indiana?
The median School Psychologist salary in Indiana is $77,640 per year, or about $37.33 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,260 at the entry level to $105,290 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays School Psychologists about 19% less than the national median of $95,990. Indiana ranks 35th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for School Psychologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $77,640 a year. About 710 School Psychologists are employed in Indiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.