School Psychologists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $99,150 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.67
10th percentile $83,130
90th percentile $131,510
Employed locally 280
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,130
    25th
    $83,660
    50th (median)
    $99,150
    75th
    $125,650
    90th
    $131,510

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 146% Median School Psychologists salary is 46% above 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $122,270
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $115,180
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $114,400
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $110,950
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $106,360
    Farmington, NM $104,740

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,190
    Physicists $175,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,190
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $77,130
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,990
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $50,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Albuquerque, NM is $47.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.01 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 14.1% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $83,130 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,660.