School Psychologists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $77,780 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.39
10th percentile $59,280
90th percentile $121,440
Employed locally 310
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,280
    25th
    $71,950
    50th (median)
    $77,780
    75th
    $100,180
    90th
    $121,440

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 90% Median School Psychologists salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for School Psychologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $143,020
    El Centro, CA $140,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $127,030
    Salinas, CA $126,730

    Nearby metros — School Psychologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $101,790
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $96,490
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $92,980
    Kingston, NY $90,880
    Syracuse, NY $81,950

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $68,890
    Physical Scientists, All Other $98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,620
    Chemists $103,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Albany, NY is $37.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.42 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Albany, NY is 10.5% below the national median of $86,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for School Psychologists in Albany?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,280 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,950.