School Psychologists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $75,130 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.12
10th percentile $49,780
90th percentile $109,710
Employed locally 30
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,780
    25th
    $64,990
    50th (median)
    $75,130
    75th
    $98,280
    90th
    $109,710

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 83% Median School Psychologists salary is 17% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,940
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,130
    Vallejo, CA $109,430
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,620
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $103,060
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,710

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $61,990
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $118,830
    Biological Technicians $62,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $81,860
    Chemical Technicians $49,660
    Social Science Research Assistants $50,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Charlottesville, VA is $36.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.43 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 13.6% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,780 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,990.