School Psychologists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 25 metro areas • California
School Psychologists in California earn a median salary of $119,399 per year on average across 25 metro and nonmetro areas, +37.4% vs the national median of $86,930. An estimated 8,820 school psychologists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $102,710 to $140,350 depending on location.
$119,399
Avg median salary in California
$140,350
Highest paying metro
$102,710
Lowest paying metro
8,820
Employed in California
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School Psychologists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | $140,350 | $125,430 | $154,440 | 70 |
| San Jose, CA | $127,940 | $120,390 | $155,360 | 280 |
| San Francisco, CA | $127,730 | $106,460 | $136,490 | 940 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $127,030 | $100,360 | $133,430 | 130 |
| Salinas, CA | $126,730 | $106,440 | $137,560 | 110 |
| Visalia, CA | $125,680 | $100,750 | $135,260 | 150 |
| Merced, CA | $125,660 | $105,190 | $136,600 | 80 |
| Fresno, CA | $125,450 | $105,870 | $149,990 | 470 |
| Chico, CA | $124,980 | $104,580 | $129,790 | 50 |
| Riverside, CA | $124,200 | $104,920 | $135,430 | 790 |
| Sacramento, CA | $123,960 | $108,130 | $134,820 | 510 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $123,410 | $113,490 | $129,500 | 180 |
| Oxnard, CA | $122,970 | $106,040 | $149,400 | 220 |
| North Coast Region of California | $122,270 | $108,100 | $160,600 | 40 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $121,540 | $100,310 | $134,490 | 40 |
| Yuba City, CA | $120,090 | $106,680 | $129,950 | 40 |
| Modesto, CA | $116,550 | $110,190 | $130,820 | 80 |
| Stockton, CA | $110,760 | $102,150 | $128,320 | 240 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $110,330 | $99,270 | $131,460 | 50 |
| Vallejo, CA | $109,430 | $102,590 | $136,000 | 70 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $108,130 | $102,060 | $127,210 | 3,170 |
| San Diego, CA | $108,010 | $84,620 | $133,470 | 920 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $106,050 | $101,390 | $127,990 | 90 |
| Hanford, CA | $103,010 | $103,010 | $125,630 | 50 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $102,710 | $83,190 | $121,410 | 50 |