School Psychologists Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $98,150 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.19
10th percentile $64,120
90th percentile $134,060
Employed locally 1,970
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,120
    25th
    $78,160
    50th (median)
    $98,150
    75th
    $111,440
    90th
    $134,060

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 87% Median School Psychologists salary is 13% 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 Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $129,230
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $127,510
    Biological Technicians $64,380
    Chemists $130,830
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $97,860
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $87,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Boston, MA-NH is $47.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.02 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Boston, MA-NH is 12.9% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $64,120 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,160.