Psychologist I pay range
State of Texas · class code 4462
- Class code
- 4462
- Pay group
- B23
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Texas
- The State of Texas published pay range for Psychologist I is $61,184 to $99,658 per year.
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office keys this classification as class code 4462.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes one State Auditor's Office job description (series) for the Psychologist series, which includes this class. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Performs psychological work by conducting psychological evaluations, diagnosing and counseling clients, conducting psychological research, and coordinating and directing psychological activities and programs.
Examples of the work
Plans psychological activities and programs. Administers and interprets psychological tests and conducts psychological assessments and diagnoses. Conducts behavior analyses, and designs and monitors behavior modification and skill acquisition plans. Designs and conducts program evaluation studies. Designs and conducts research studies and projects and disseminates findings. Designs and implements special treatment programs as appropriate. Develops and coordinates mental health delivery services programs, and designs and/or conducts training for these programs. Reviews psychological reports for completeness and accuracy.
Minimum qualifications
Experience in psychological work. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctoral degree in psychology, as required for licensure.
Special requirements
Must be licensed as a psychologist by the State of Texas in accordance with Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 501, and Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 463.
Quoted from the State Auditor's Office job description (series), read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Auditor's Office publishes this figure in Classification Salary Schedule for Fiscal 2026-27, joined to the State's Position Classification Plan (SAO report 25-701). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their pay groups come from the State's Position Classification Plan, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Texas
Psychologist I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $105,713 | $156,455 | $105,713 to $156,455 |
| Colorado | $7,229 | $10,121 | $86,748 to $121,452 |
| Illinois | $70,008 | $105,636 | $70,008 to $105,636 |
| Maryland | $99,442 | $156,822 | $99,442 to $156,822 |
| Massachusetts | $2,992 | $4,992 | $77,780 to $129,791 |
| Mississippi | $66,944 | $117,651 | $66,944 to $117,651 |
| South Carolina | $78,948 | $142,086 | $78,948 to $142,086 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.