School Psychologists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $70,140 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.72
10th percentile $40,210
90th percentile $93,930
Employed locally 50
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,210
    25th
    $55,810
    50th (median)
    $70,140
    75th
    $80,690
    90th
    $93,930

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 109% Median School Psychologists salary is 9% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $123,960
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $121,540
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,130
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $104,290
    Clarksville, TN-KY $101,430

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,930
    Physical Scientists, All Other $61,370
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,220
    Soil and Plant Scientists $60,970
    Chemists $70,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Champaign, IL is $33.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.66 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Champaign, IL is 19.3% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $40,210 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,810.