School Psychologists Salary in Kentucky

School psychologists in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $96,590 a year) and the least in Lexington ($81,050), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the school psychologists average at $80,220 and the median at $75,370 for 590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $99,160.

School Psychologists average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$96,590
Lexington$81,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$96,590	$89,190	$75,730	$71,393	93
Lexington	$81,050	$81,040	$67,010	$60,901	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). 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 Kentucky

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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