SOC 19-3034 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
School Psychologists — Florida
Florida · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Florida is $84,760 a year, trailing the national median of $95,990 by 11.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Florida is $84,760 a year, trailing the national median of $95,990 by 11.7%. Half of workers earn between $76,730 and $102,300. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,320 and the ninetieth at $107,540.
The area has 2,020 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Florida ranks 22nd by median wage. Miami leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $100,750. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 139th of 777 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,320 | −35.1% |
| 25th | $76,730 | −20.1% |
| Median (50th) | $84,760 | −11.7% |
| 75th | $102,300 | +6.6% |
| 90th | $107,540 | +12.0% |
| Mean | $87,970 | −8.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $100,750 | 590 | |
| 2 | North Port | $88,520 | 50 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $85,870 | 360 | |
| 4 | Port St. Lucie | $84,150 | 60 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $83,350 | 250 | |
| 6 | Pensacola | $83,320 | 30 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $79,830 | 130 | |
| 8 | Tallahassee | $76,370 | 30 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $59,330 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $84,760 buys what $81,973 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,973US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,760 a year, 11.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,320 to $107,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,020 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $100,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for School Psychologists in Florida?
The median annual wage is $84,760, or $40.75 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $95,990, so pay in Florida is 11.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Florida earns more than $107,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,320 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Miami, at $100,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,020 jobs in this occupation in Florida. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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