School Psychologists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $79,730 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.33
10th percentile $54,720
90th percentile $121,080
Employed locally 340
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,720
    25th
    $63,830
    50th (median)
    $79,730
    75th
    $101,690
    90th
    $121,080

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 113% Median School Psychologists salary is 13% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $101,790
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $96,490
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $92,980
    Kingston, NY $90,880
    Syracuse, NY $81,950

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $60,620
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $59,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,350
    Chemists $74,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,030
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $69,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Buffalo, NY is $38.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.51 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Buffalo, NY is 8.3% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $54,720 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,830.