School Psychologists pay range in Reno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $105,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,160 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Reno earn between $105,710 and $136,160.
- $106K10th
- $106K25th
- $128KMedian
- $136K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,760 | $9,980 | $57.58 |
| Median | $127,740 | $10,645 | $61.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $105,710 | $8,809 | $50.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,160 | $11,347 | $65.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in Reno vs. Nevada and the U.S.
School psychologists in Reno earn 24% more than the Nevada average ($96,920) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($99,160). At the median the gap is +33% against the U.S. median of $95,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $119,760 | $127,740 | $105,710 | $136,160 | 60 |
| Nevada | $96,920 | $93,680 | $72,250 | $136,160 | 290 |
| United States | $99,160 | $95,990 | $63,070 | $142,330 | 63,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
School Psychologists salary after taxes in Reno
On the average salary of $119,760, a single filer in Reno takes home about $93,081 a year, or $7,757 a month and $3,580 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Reno a good place for school psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Reno area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $119,760 buys what about $118,558 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Reno ($49,660). A typical home costs $570,546, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in other Nevada cities
Reno ranks 1st of 2 Nevada metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Reno$119,760
- Las Vegas$90,990
Highest-paying cities for school psychologists
Boulder, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,700).
- Boulder, CO$142,700
- El Centro, CA$141,360
- San Jose, CA$137,350
- San Francisco, CA$135,970
- Riverside, CA$135,230
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School Psychologists salary in Reno: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Reno?
$57.58 an hour on average, and $61.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $105,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $105,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in Reno?
About $93,081 a year ($7,757 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,760. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do school psychologists earn more in Reno than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% more than the U.S. average for this job ($99,160).
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; area Reno, NV (39900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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