Nevada Median
$93,680
per year
Hourly Rate
$45.04
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $95,990
State Rank
#16 of 51
290 employed here
How much does a School Psychologist make in Nevada?
A School Psychologist working in Nevada earns a median salary of $93,680 per year, or about $45.04 per hour. That is 2% below the national median of $95,990 for this occupation.
Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $72,250 while the top 10% make $136,160 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $88,820 and $107,140 a year.
School Psychologist salary range in Nevada
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $72,250 | $34.74 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $88,820 | $42.70 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $93,680 | $45.04 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $107,140 | $51.51 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $136,160 | $65.46 |
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How Nevada compares
Nevada ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories for School Psychologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
School Psychologist salary in other states
California $127,780Colorado $124,770New Mexico $110,360Maryland $109,700Washington $108,780District of Columbia $107,500New York $106,550Oregon $106,070Connecticut $100,600Georgia $99,110Massachusetts $98,670Delaware $95,990New Jersey $95,160Rhode Island $94,900Alaska $94,460Arizona $92,380Ohio $91,010Nebraska $88,980Virginia $85,670Minnesota $85,190Florida $84,760Illinois $84,690Michigan $83,960Wyoming $83,740Texas $83,690Wisconsin $83,330Vermont $82,820Pennsylvania $82,190Hawaii $82,110Maine $81,650Montana $80,010South Dakota $78,370Utah $77,820Indiana $77,640Tennessee $76,850South Carolina $76,720Kentucky $75,370West Virginia $75,220Alabama $75,060Iowa $74,410New Hampshire $73,490North Carolina $73,220Kansas $73,020Idaho $71,700Missouri $70,290Louisiana $69,020North Dakota $68,960Oklahoma $64,930Arkansas $64,030Mississippi $61,070
Working as a School Psychologist in Nevada
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 Nevada pay ($93,680) 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 Nevada?
The median School Psychologist salary in Nevada is $93,680 per year, or about $45.04 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $72,250 at the entry level to $136,160 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays School Psychologists about 2% less than the national median of $95,990. Nevada ranks 16th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for School Psychologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $93,680 a year. About 290 School Psychologists are employed in Nevada. 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 Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), 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.