School Psychologists Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $104,890 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.43
10th percentile $61,520
90th percentile $128,620
Employed locally 840
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,520
    25th
    $97,070
    50th (median)
    $104,890
    75th
    $126,480
    90th
    $128,620

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 108% Median School Psychologists salary is 8% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,620
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $92,650
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $92,280

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $49,110
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $94,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $60,130
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,220
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $125,820
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Baltimore?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Baltimore, MD is $50.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.28 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Baltimore, MD is 20.7% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,520 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,070.