SOC 19-3034 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
School Psychologists — North Coast Region of California
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In North Coast Region of California, CA the median wage for School Psychologists reaches $131,980 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Coast Region of California, CA the median wage for School Psychologists reaches $131,980 a year. That is 37.5% more than the national median of $95,990. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $107,490 and $137,170. The lowest tenth earn under $92,810, while the highest tenth earn more than $159,530.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.14 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. El Centro leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $145,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 20th of 340 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,810 | −3.3% |
| 25th | $107,490 | +12.0% |
| Median (50th) | $131,980 | +37.5% |
| 75th | $137,170 | +42.9% |
| 90th | $159,530 | +66.2% |
| Mean | $129,320 | +34.7% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Centro | $145,400 | 50 | |
| 2 | Riverside | $139,400 | 760 | |
| 3 | Merced | $133,230 | 90 | |
| 4 | Sacramento | $131,920 | 460 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $131,070 | 850 | |
| 6 | San Francisco | $130,540 | 680 | |
| 7 | San Jose | $130,520 | 260 | |
| 8 | Oxnard | $129,610 | 220 | |
| 9 | Modesto | $128,750 | 100 | |
| 10 | Stockton | $128,630 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Coast Region of California run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $131,980 buys what $119,223 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 24.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$131,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$119,223US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $131,980 a year, 37.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $92,810 to $159,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is El Centro, at $145,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for School Psychologists in North Coast Region of California, CA?
The median annual wage is $131,980, or $63.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $95,990, so pay in North Coast Region of California, CA is 37.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Coast Region of California, CA earns more than $159,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $92,810 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in El Centro, at $145,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in North Coast Region of California, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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