The average salary for a school psychologist in California is around $100,850 per year.
Avg Salary
School psychologists earn an average yearly salary of $100,850.
Wages typically start from $55,040 and go up to $158,280.
45% above national average Updated in 2018
School psychologist earnings by seniority
Top-level school psychologist earnings begin at:
$76.10 per hour
$158,280 per year
Senior-level school psychologist earnings begin at:
$60.57 per hour
$125,990 per year
Mid-level school psychologist earnings begin at:
$48.48 per hour
$100,850 per year
Junior-level school psychologist earnings begin at:
$37.79 per hour
$78,600 per year
Starting level school psychologist earnings begin at:
$26.46 per hour
$55,040 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
School psychologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $89,150 |
| Connecticut | $88,890 |
| New York | $88,710 |
| Rhode Island | $86,370 |
| New Jersey | $85,160 |
| District of Columbia | $84,780 |
| Alaska | $84,740 |
| Minnesota | $84,630 |
| Colorado | $84,410 |
| North Dakota | $83,730 |
| Pennsylvania | $83,610 |
| Massachusetts | $79,810 |
| Maryland | $78,980 |
| Iowa | $78,810 |
| Hawaii | $78,440 |
| Nevada | $77,200 |
| Wisconsin | $77,090 |
| Michigan | $75,340 |
| Illinois | $75,111 |
| Delaware | $74,390 |
| Wyoming | $74,350 |
| Virginia | $73,930 |
| New Hampshire | $73,840 |
| Ohio | $72,930 |
| Maine | $72,200 |
| Washington | $71,670 |
| Georgia | $71,200 |
| Utah | $70,740 |
| Florida | $69,650 |
| South Dakota | $68,780 |
| Nebraska | $67,060 |
| New Mexico | $66,810 |
| Texas | $66,070 |
| Missouri | $65,890 |
| Tennessee | $64,330 |
| Idaho | $64,270 |
| Indiana | $63,540 |
| Louisiana | $63,540 |
| North Carolina | $62,470 |
| Arkansas | $62,200 |
| Arizona | $61,500 |
| South Carolina | $61,030 |
| Vermont | $60,590 |
| Montana | $60,540 |
| Alabama | $60,370 |
| Kentucky | $59,300 |
| Kansas | $58,900 |
| Mississippi | $57,780 |
| West Virginia | $50,890 |
| Oklahoma | $49,830 |
| Puerto Rico | $47,300 |
| California | $100,850 |
How do school psychologist salaries compare to similar careers?
School psychologists earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than principals but more than special education teachers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Principal salary | $124K |
| Music teacher salary | $100K |
| Neuropsychologist salary | $112K |
| Physical education teacher salary | $106K |
| School psychologist salary | $101K |
| Nurse educator salary | $97K |
| Urban planner salary | $90K |
| Distance learning coordinator salary | $84K |
| Special education teacher salary | $84K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)