Salary for School Psychologists

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The function of school psychologists is to conduct psychological testing of students in order to determine the need for special instruction or changes in the classroom to meet the needs of students. While generally working with the entire school population, these psychologists also handle the cases of individual students if problems are known or suspected. In cases of child neglect or abuse, they report information to relevant legal authorities. Additionally, these professionals work to promote an understanding of child development and its impact on learning styles and behavior in the classroom. They may keep detailed, confidential student records. A Master's degree is the minimum education level required for this profession.

A School Psychologist can expect a pay level between 56000 to 84000 based on level of experience. School Psychologists can expect an average compensation of Seventy Four Thousand Two Hundred dollars on an annual basis.

School Psychologists can receive the highest pay in New Jersey, where they can receive pay of approximately $92380. Employees in this career are paid most highly in Other Services (except Public Administration), where they can earn salary pay of $94120.

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