What is the starting salary of a school psychologist with an ed.s degree?

Question

What is the starting salary of a school psychologist with an ed.s degree?

Answer 1

Hi,

Median pay according to the March 24, 2008 edition of the U.S. News for a School Psychologist is $62,600.

Starting salaries depend severely on the region of the country you are practicing in. Maybe $70,000 might be reasonable in New Jersey, California or New York, but in my region of the south the starting salary for 10 1/2 month school contract is closer to $47,000.

The disparity in income is due to the cost of living between regions. $47,000 where I live feels like $70,000 in Jersey.

Contacting your local school district was an excellent suggestion to discern the starting salary for your area.

Answer 2

Look on your school districts or state department of education website.  It's usually posted.  I would say $70K would be about right for no experience.