School Psychologists

Occupation

$86,930
National Median Salary
$41.79
Median Hourly Wage
63,830
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$60,880
$73,240
$86,930
$108,210
$132,320

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2021-2024)

+10.3%
3 Year Change
$78,780
2021 Median
$86,930
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for School Psychologists

Industry Annual Median Employment
Other Schools and Instruction $153,900 —
Offices of Physicians $140,180 80
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists $114,400 460
Offices of Other Health Practitioners $107,660 1,040
Ambulatory Health Care Services $107,140 1,160

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Top Paying States for School Psychologists

State Annual Median Employment
California $118,310 9,350
Oregon $113,180 680
Colorado $111,060 1,370
Maryland $108,710 2,010
Washington $106,440 1,290

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Other Schools and Instruction Offices of Physicians Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists Offices of Other Health Practitioners Ambulatory Health Care Services Educational Support Services Administrative and Support Services Employment Services Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Temporary Help Services Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)