Careers · School Psychologists · Illinois
School Psychologists in Illinois
School psychologists diagnose and treat educational, behavioral, and developmental issues that affect student learning. They work in schools, counseling students and families, designing interventions for both individual students and entire schools In Illinois the median pay is $84,690 a year, 12% below the national median of $95,990.
$84,690median pay in Illinois, per year
$74,790–$108,180middle half earn
3,590employed in Illinois
$95,990U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
11open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in Illinois or remote
6employers hiring
10posted in the last 7 days
NY · CA · ILwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessWritingCritical ThinkingMonitoringComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
PsychologyTherapy and CounselingEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceSociology and Anthropology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: School Psychologists.
Licenses and training in Illinois
School Psychologists pay in other states
California · $127,780Colorado · $124,770New Mexico · $110,360Maryland · $109,700Washington · $108,780District of Columbia · $107,500New York · $106,550Oregon · $106,070Connecticut · $100,600Georgia · $99,110
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against school psychologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against school psychologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 19-3034.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.