SOC 19-3034 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
School Psychologists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$95,990
- 10th percentile
- $63,070
- 25th percentile
- $77,470
- Median
- $95,990
- 75th percentile
- $120,310
- 90th percentile
- $142,330
- Mean
- $99,160
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 63,940.
That median is 88.3% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | 50 | $106,250 | $145,400 | $169,650 |
| Boulder, CO | 110 | $107,800 | $143,020 | $170,600 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 760 | $103,470 | $139,400 | $162,170 |
| Merced, CA | 90 | $104,670 | $133,230 | $150,460 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 460 | $103,030 | $131,920 | $155,500 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 850 | $79,820 | $131,070 | $153,010 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 680 | $108,770 | $130,540 | $168,620 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 260 | $83,990 | $130,520 | $181,910 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 220 | $105,600 | $129,610 | $158,730 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 770 | $99,880 | $129,340 | $161,570 |
| Modesto, CA | 100 | $111,660 | $128,750 | $164,210 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 200 | $74,550 | $128,630 | $145,610 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 110 | $104,620 | $128,110 | $157,550 |
| Visalia, CA | 170 | $101,210 | $128,020 | $166,940 |
| Reno, NV | 60 | $105,710 | $127,740 | $136,160 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 70 | $104,570 | $126,710 | $161,420 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | 170 | $97,820 | $126,430 | $136,910 |
| Yuba City, CA | 40 | $99,100 | $125,860 | $166,420 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 60 | $79,720 | $125,810 | $141,220 |
| Chico, CA | 50 | $95,690 | $124,980 | $149,170 |
Where employment is largest
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 8,340 | $97,200 | $127,780 | $160,170 |
| Colorado | 1,380 | $88,090 | $124,770 | $161,570 |
| New Mexico | 630 | $83,980 | $110,360 | $165,830 |
| Maryland | 1,520 | $64,360 | $109,700 | $138,250 |
| Washington | 1,420 | $82,600 | $108,780 | $139,110 |
| District of Columbia | 250 | $83,470 | $107,500 | $164,380 |
| New York | 9,070 | $67,160 | $106,550 | $148,790 |
| Oregon | 570 | $83,710 | $106,070 | $146,320 |
| Connecticut | 1,140 | $68,350 | $100,600 | $126,170 |
| Georgia | 1,650 | $61,980 | $99,110 | $132,740 |
| Massachusetts | 3,300 | $65,990 | $98,670 | $135,280 |
| Puerto Rico | 810 | $86,030 | $97,210 | $97,740 |
| Delaware | 280 | $68,270 | $95,990 | $124,830 |
| New Jersey | 2,130 | $72,700 | $95,160 | $127,910 |
| Rhode Island | 210 | $59,640 | $94,900 | $107,360 |
| Alaska | 120 | $67,140 | $94,460 | $104,160 |
| Nevada | 290 | $72,250 | $93,680 | $136,160 |
| Arizona | 1,100 | $66,920 | $92,380 | $121,700 |
| Ohio | 2,050 | $61,100 | $91,010 | $122,660 |
| Nebraska | 440 | $66,420 | $88,980 | $125,050 |
| Virginia | 1,200 | $63,130 | $85,670 | $132,800 |
| Minnesota | 1,060 | $61,530 | $85,190 | $113,330 |
| Florida | 2,020 | $62,320 | $84,760 | $107,540 |
| Illinois | 3,590 | $62,620 | $84,690 | $127,640 |
| Michigan | 1,480 | $57,480 | $83,960 | $118,560 |
| Wyoming | 120 | $60,500 | $83,740 | $111,690 |
| Texas | 4,250 | $67,650 | $83,690 | $116,180 |
| Wisconsin | 1,180 | $60,660 | $83,330 | $129,380 |
| Vermont | 180 | $61,940 | $82,820 | $105,920 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,600 | $62,550 | $82,190 | $118,440 |
| Hawaii | 90 | $77,190 | $82,110 | $92,750 |
| Maine | 120 | $66,960 | $81,650 | $118,450 |
| Montana | 170 | $59,520 | $80,010 | $101,380 |
| South Dakota | 110 | $65,930 | $78,370 | $127,310 |
| Utah | 490 | $60,400 | $77,820 | $109,980 |
| Indiana | 710 | $56,260 | $77,640 | $105,290 |
| Tennessee | 900 | $53,290 | $76,850 | $102,400 |
| South Carolina | 720 | $52,340 | $76,720 | $104,450 |
| Kentucky | 590 | $61,550 | $75,370 | $113,760 |
| West Virginia | 250 | $58,690 | $75,220 | $99,610 |
| Alabama | 370 | $68,710 | $75,060 | $104,720 |
| Iowa | 400 | $45,130 | $74,410 | $99,720 |
| New Hampshire | 360 | $38,680 | $73,490 | $98,850 |
| North Carolina | 1,540 | $58,510 | $73,220 | $91,970 |
| Kansas | 630 | $60,620 | $73,020 | $95,810 |
| Idaho | 310 | $51,630 | $71,700 | $101,040 |
| Missouri | 520 | $57,290 | $70,290 | $100,410 |
| Louisiana | 670 | $58,260 | $69,020 | $100,940 |
| North Dakota | 90 | $52,690 | $68,960 | $84,660 |
| Oklahoma | 510 | $39,080 | $64,930 | $104,190 |
| Arkansas | 440 | $31,770 | $64,030 | $81,110 |
| Mississippi | Not available | $46,470 | $61,070 | $78,180 |
Other life, physical, and social science occupations
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Biological Technicians
- Chemical Technicians
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for School Psychologists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for School Psychologists is $95,990. Employment is 63,940.
How does School Psychologists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for School Psychologists is 88.3% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for School Psychologists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, El Centro, CA is highest on this page's list at $145,400.