School Psychologists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $143,020 +64.5% vs national
Median hourly $68.76
10th percentile $107,800
90th percentile $170,600
Employed locally 110
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,800
    25th
    $132,180
    50th (median)
    $143,020
    75th
    $170,600
    90th
    $170,600

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 139% Median School Psychologists salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for School Psychologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Visalia, CA $125,680

    Nearby metros — School Psychologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    Chico, CA $124,980
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $123,710
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $122,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,130
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $114,400

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicists $144,670
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,720
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists $121,870
    Chemists $102,600
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $126,800
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $123,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Boulder, CO is $68.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.02 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Boulder, CO is 64.5% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $107,800 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,180.