School Psychologists Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $81,290 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.08
10th percentile $63,000
90th percentile $106,460
Employed locally 40
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,000
    25th
    $74,550
    50th (median)
    $81,290
    75th
    $102,180
    90th
    $106,460

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 94% Median School Psychologists salary is 6% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $127,030
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,110
    Maryland $108,710
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $106,050
    Barnstable Town, MA $103,830
    Yakima, WA $101,340

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,730
    Conservation Scientists $76,330
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,820
    Biological Scientists, All Other $74,320
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,080
    Urban and Regional Planners $79,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Amherst Town, MA is $39.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.92 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Amherst Town, MA is 6.5% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,000 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,550.