School Psychologists
Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement performance plans, and evaluate performance. May consult with other school-based personnel.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for School Psychologists to increase by 0.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 64,000 to 64,500 jobs. Its estimate of 3,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($95,990), education (Master's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
64,000
Projected employment (2034)
64,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
1%
Annual openings (projected average)
3,400
Pay & Preparation
$95,990
Master's degree
None
Internship/residency
Essential Skills
Speaking (4.62/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.62/5) • Active Listening (4.5/5) • Social Perceptiveness (4.25/5) • Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Writing (4.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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