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How to become school psychologistseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$95,990
25th–75th pct. $77,470–$120,310
Top pay (est.)
$185,000
Top 10% $142,330
Pay in 5 years
$107,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$120,100est.
$103,300–$139,500
Outlook score
40/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
69%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+0.8%
3,400 openings / yr

How to become school psychologists

Typical education
Master's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for School Psychologists

Key skills

Social Perceptiveness
5.1
Reading Comprehension
4.9
Active Listening
4.9
Writing
4.5
Speaking
4.5
Monitoring
4.2
Learning Strategies
4.2
Critical Thinking
4.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Psychology
6.4
Therapy and Counseling
6.3
Education and Training
5.4
English Language
4.8
Administrative
4.7
Customer and Personal Service
4.5
Sociology and Anthropology
4.4
Mathematics
4.0

What the work involves

Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersAnalyzing Data or InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionInductive ReasoningProblem Sensitivity

Education of workers

Post-master's certificate
58%
Master's degree
23%
Professional degree
15%
Doctoral degree
4%

Training before entry

None / short demo
31%
Up to 1 month
23%
1–2 years
19%
6–12 months
19%
1–3 months
4%
3–6 months
4%

Related work experience

1–2 years
42%
6–12 months
35%
None
19%
2–4 years
4%

Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as school psychologists

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.