School Psychologists
Occupation
$86,930
National Median Salary
$41.79
Median Hourly Wage
63,830
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
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 |
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)
