School Psychologists Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $81,700 -6% vs national
Median hourly $39.28
10th percentile $63,940
90th percentile $118,580
Employed locally 200
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,940
    25th
    $72,710
    50th (median)
    $81,700
    75th
    $88,820
    90th
    $118,580

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 99% Median School Psychologists salary is 1% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $110,330
    Lancaster, PA $94,290
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $92,650
    State College, PA $90,730
    York-Hanover, PA $89,640
    Reading, PA $86,070

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $73,570
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $83,800
    Chemical Technicians $61,600
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,520
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $116,470
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Allentown, PA-NJ is $39.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.15 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 6% 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,940 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,710.