School Psychologists pay range in Gulfport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,540 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Gulfport earn between $58,810 and $74,800.
- $56K10th
- $59K25th
- $66KMedian
- $75K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,410 | $5,534 | $31.93 |
| Median | $66,130 | $5,511 | $31.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,810 | $4,901 | $28.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,800 | $6,233 | $35.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in Gulfport vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
School psychologists in Gulfport earn 7% more than the Mississippi average ($62,350) and 33% less than the U.S. average ($99,160). At the median the gap is -31% against the U.S. median of $95,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $66,410 | $66,130 | $56,370 | $76,540 | n/a |
| Mississippi | $62,350 | $61,070 | $46,470 | $78,180 | n/a |
| 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 Gulfport
On the average salary of $66,410, a single filer in Gulfport takes home about $53,616 a year, or $4,468 a month and $2,062 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Gulfport a good place for school psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Gulfport area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.0), so the average $66,410 buys what about $73,784 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Gulfport ($43,470). A typical home costs $224,666, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in other Mississippi cities
Gulfport ranks 1st of 2 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Gulfport$66,410
- Jackson$61,020
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 Gulfport: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Gulfport?
$31.93 an hour on average, and $31.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in Gulfport?
About $53,616 a year ($4,468 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,410.
Do school psychologists earn more in Gulfport than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% less 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 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS (25060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
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