School Psychologists pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,440 or more. The middle half of school psychologists in Fargo earn between $54,360 and $67,520.
- $53K10th
- $54K25th
- $63KMedian
- $68K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,980 | $5,665 | $32.68 |
| Median | $63,280 | $5,273 | $30.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $54,360 | $4,530 | $26.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,520 | $5,627 | $32.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
School Psychologists pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
School psychologists in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($68,500) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($99,160). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $95,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $67,980 | $63,280 | $52,690 | $83,440 | 40 |
| North Dakota | $68,500 | $68,960 | $52,690 | $84,660 | 90 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $67,980, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $56,609 a year, or $4,717 a month and $2,177 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $56,609 | $4,717 |
| Working in MN | $53,555 | $4,463 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for school psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $67,980 buys what about $74,809 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
School Psychologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Minneapolis, MN$90,160
- Duluth, MN$81,130
- Rochester, MN$85,520
- Eau Claire, WI$75,390
- La Crosse, WI$77,530
- Omaha, NE$95,000
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 Fargo: questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour in Fargo?
$32.68 an hour on average, and $30.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level school psychologists salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $54,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the school psychologists take-home pay in Fargo?
About $56,609 a year ($4,717 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,980.
Do school psychologists earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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