SOC 19-3034 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
School Psychologists — Little Rock
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for School Psychologists in Little Rock, AR is $55,740 per year, substantially below the national median of $95,990 — a gap of 41.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for School Psychologists in Little Rock, AR is $55,740 per year, substantially below the national median of $95,990 — a gap of 41.9%. Half of workers earn between $54,160 and $75,020. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $54,160 and the ninetieth at $87,570.
Employment stands at 170, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $64,620. Of the 513 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 207th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,160 | −43.6% |
| 25th | $54,160 | −43.6% |
| Median (50th) | $55,740 | −41.9% |
| 75th | $75,020 | −21.8% |
| 90th | $87,570 | −8.8% |
| Mean | $63,740 | −33.6% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $64,620 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Little Rock run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $55,740 goes as far as $64,143 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,143US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,740 a year, 41.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,160 to $87,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $64,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for School Psychologists in Little Rock, AR?
The median annual wage is $55,740, or $26.80 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 Little Rock, AR is 41.9% 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 Little Rock, AR earns more than $87,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,160 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 Fayetteville, at $64,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Little Rock, AR. 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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