School Psychologists Salary in Iowa

School psychologists in Iowa earn the most in Davenport (average $79,090 a year) and the least in Cedar Rapids ($53,320), across the 3 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the school psychologists average at $72,460 and the median at $74,410 for 400 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,160.

School Psychologists average salary by city in Iowa

Davenport$79,090
Des Moines$75,120
Cedar Rapids$53,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Davenport	$79,090	$81,840	$62,110	$62,076	89
Des Moines	$75,120	$76,320	$53,950	$59,434	92
Cedar Rapids	$53,320	$49,100	$49,100	$43,608	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. 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 Iowa

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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