SOC 19-3034 · May 2025 · United States
School Psychologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for School Psychologists across the United States is $95,990 per year, measured over 63,940 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $127,780.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for School Psychologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 109.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $127,780 and Mississippi pays $61,070.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $127,780 | 8,340 | |
| 2 | Colorado | $124,770 | 1,380 | |
| 3 | New Mexico | $110,360 | 630 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $109,700 | 1,520 | |
| 5 | Washington | $108,780 | 1,420 | |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $107,500 | 250 | |
| 7 | New York | $106,550 | 9,070 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $106,070 | 570 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $100,600 | 1,140 | |
| 10 | Georgia | $99,110 | 1,650 |
States with the most School Psychologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 9,070 | $106,550 | |
| 2 | California | 8,340 | $127,780 | |
| 3 | Texas | 4,250 | $83,690 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 3,590 | $84,690 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 3,300 | $98,670 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 2,600 | $82,190 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 2,130 | $95,160 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 2,050 | $91,010 | |
| 9 | Florida | 2,020 | $84,760 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 1,650 | $99,110 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Centro | $145,400 | 50 |
| 2 | Boulder | $143,020 | 110 |
| 3 | Riverside | $139,400 | 760 |
| 4 | Merced | $133,230 | 90 |
| 5 | Sacramento | $131,920 | 460 |
| 6 | San Diego | $131,070 | 850 |
| 7 | San Francisco | $130,540 | 680 |
| 8 | San Jose | $130,520 | 260 |
| 9 | Oxnard | $129,610 | 220 |
| 10 | Denver | $129,340 | 770 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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