SOC 193034

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.

National Median

$86,930

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$86,930

Entry Level (10th pct)

$60,880

Experienced (90th pct)

$132,320

Total Employed

63,830

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$60,880 - $73,240
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$73,240 - $108,210
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$108,210 - $132,320

Highest Paying Locations for School Psychologists

El Centro, CA

$140,350

+61.5% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$127,940

+47.2% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$127,730

+46.9% vs national

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

$127,030

+46.1% vs national

Salinas, CA

$126,730

+45.8% vs national

School Psychologists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
El Centro, CA	$140,350	70
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$127,940	280
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$127,730	940
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$127,030	130
Salinas, CA	$126,730	110
Visalia, CA	$125,680	150
Merced, CA	$125,660	80
Fresno, CA	$125,450	470
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$124,200	790
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$123,960	510
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$123,710	750
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$123,410	180
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$122,970	220
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$122,270	40
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$121,540	40
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$120,590	50
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$120,130	420
Yuba City, CA	$120,090	40
California	$118,310	9,350
Modesto, CA	$116,550	80
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$116,210	70
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$115,180	50
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$114,400	50
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$114,110	670
Medford, OR	$113,180	40
Oregon	$113,180	680
Bend, OR	$111,470	N/A
Colorado	$111,060	1,370
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$110,950	40
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$110,760	240
Reno, NV	$110,450	60
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$110,330	50
Colorado Springs, CO	$109,470	180
Vallejo, CA	$109,430	70
Maryland	$108,710	2,010
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$108,630	50
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$108,130	3,170
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$108,010	920
Washington	$106,440	1,290
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$106,360	40
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$106,050	90
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$105,620	1,740
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$104,890	840
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$104,290	540
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$103,900	90
Barnstable Town, MA	$103,830	90
Pueblo, CO	$103,160	30
Greeley, CO	$103,160	60
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$103,060	100
Hanford-Corcoran, CA	$103,010	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a School Psychologists?

The national median annual salary for School Psychologists is $86,930, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do School Psychologistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for School Psychologistss is El Centro, CA, with a median salary of $140,350.

How much can an experienced School Psychologists make?

Top-earning School Psychologistss (90th percentile) make $132,320 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.