School Psychologists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $82,050 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $39.45
10th percentile $63,060
90th percentile $99,650
Employed locally 80
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,060
    25th
    $80,800
    50th (median)
    $82,050
    75th
    $98,980
    90th
    $99,650

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 86% Median School Psychologists salary is 14% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $123,410
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $122,970
    Yakima, WA $101,340
    Akron, OH $93,000
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $81,950

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$48,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other$98,220
    Conservation Scientists$72,780
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$77,850
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$104,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Anchorage, AK is $39.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.05 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Anchorage, AK is 5.6% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,060 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,800.