School Psychologists Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $80,030 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.48
10th percentile $61,760
90th percentile $94,350
Employed locally 540
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,760
    25th
    $66,870
    50th (median)
    $80,030
    75th
    $82,170
    90th
    $94,350

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 100% Median School Psychologists salary is 0% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,130
    Lancaster, PA $94,290
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $90,830
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $90,610
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $90,500

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $84,990
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $67,500
    Chemists $79,650
    Urban and Regional Planners $80,390
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $125,420
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Charlotte, NC-SC is $38.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.82 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 7.9% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,760 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,870.