How Much Does a School Psychologist Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$95,990
School psychologists in the U.S. earn a median of $95,990 a year, or $46.15 an hour. Half of school psychologists earn more than $95,990 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $142,330.
Pay percentiles for school psychologists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30.32 | $63,070 |
| 25th | $37.25 | $77,470 |
| 50th (median) | $46.15 | $95,990 |
| 75th | $57.84 | $120,310 |
| 90th | $68.43 | $142,330 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: School Psychologists (SOC 19-3034). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for school psychologists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $127,780 | $61.43 | +33% |
| Colorado | $124,770 | $59.98 | +30% |
| New Mexico | $110,360 | $53.06 | +15% |
| Maryland | $109,700 | $52.74 | +14% |
| Washington | $108,780 | $52.30 | +13% |
| District of Columbia | $107,500 | $51.68 | +12% |
| New York | $106,550 | $51.22 | +11% |
| Oregon | $106,070 | $50.99 | +11% |
| Connecticut | $100,600 | $48.37 | +5% |
| Georgia | $99,110 | $47.65 | +3% |
| United States | $95,990 | $46.15 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many school psychologists are there?
BLS counts about 63,940 school psychologists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in New York (9,070), California (8,340) and Texas (4,250).
The mean (average) annual wage is $99,160, higher than the median of $95,990.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $7,999
- Biweekly
- $3,692
- Weekly
- $1,846
- Daily (8 hours)
- $369
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do school psychologists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for school psychologists is $46.15. The middle 50% earn between $37.25 and $57.84 an hour.
Which state pays school psychologists the most?
California has the highest median wage for school psychologists at $127,780, +33% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for school psychologists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of school psychologists earn less than $63,070 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.