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School Psychologists

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School Psychologists

National Avg Annual Salary

$93,610

National Avg Hourly Wage

$45.01

National Total Employment

63,830

Top Metro Avg Salary

$135,480

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Highest Paying State

California leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $117,630.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 9,350 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $135,480.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 6,180 jobs.

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Top States for School Psychologists

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
California CA $117,630 9,350 Open
Colorado CO $117,190 1,370 Open
Washington WA $108,740 1,290 Open
Maryland MD $107,870 2,010 Open
Oregon OR $106,920 680 Open
District of Columbia DC $105,360 280 Open
New Mexico NM $103,850 540 Open
New York NY $103,580 7,250 Open
Massachusetts MA $100,140 2,730 Open
Connecticut CT $98,190 1,100 Open

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