School Psychologists Salary in Kansas

School psychologists in Kansas earn the most in Lawrence (average $77,720 a year) and the least in Topeka ($68,860), across the 3 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the school psychologists average at $74,220 and the median at $73,020 for 630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,160.

School Psychologists average salary by city in Kansas

Lawrence$77,720
Wichita$73,700
Topeka$68,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lawrence	$77,720	$84,740	$64,510	$59,969	90
Wichita	$73,700	$66,810	$66,150	$57,365	89
Topeka	$68,860	$65,580	$61,810	$54,230	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

School Psychologists salary in other states

School Psychologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3034.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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