School Psychologists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $50,290 -42.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.18
10th percentile $49,120
90th percentile $85,570
Employed locally 80
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,120
    25th
    $50,100
    50th (median)
    $50,290
    75th
    $74,100
    90th
    $85,570

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 65% Median School Psychologists salary is 35% 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
    Visalia, CA $125,680
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $123,710
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $122,270
    California $118,310
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $116,210

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,320
    Chemists $108,460
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $43,160
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,010
    Chemical Technicians $55,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $98,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $24.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.56 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 42.1% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,120 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,100.