SOC 19-3034 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
School Psychologists — Spokane
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for School Psychologists in Spokane, WA is $107,700 per year, 12.2% above the national median of $95,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for School Psychologists in Spokane, WA is $107,700 per year, 12.2% above the national median of $95,990. Half of workers earn between $82,500 and $112,770. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $79,120 and the ninetieth at $120,400.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Bremerton records the highest median at $125,810. Of the 468 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 60th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,120 | −17.6% |
| 25th | $82,500 | −14.1% |
| Median (50th) | $107,700 | +12.2% |
| 75th | $112,770 | +17.5% |
| 90th | $120,400 | +25.4% |
| Mean | $100,790 | +5.0% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Spokane run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $107,700 buys what $100,654 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$107,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$100,654US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $107,700 a year, 12.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $79,120 to $120,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bremerton, at $125,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for School Psychologists in Spokane, WA?
The median annual wage is $107,700, or $51.78 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 Spokane, WA is 12.2% 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 Spokane, WA earns more than $120,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $79,120 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 Bremerton, at $125,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Spokane, WA. 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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