School Psychologists Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $80,600 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.75
10th percentile $60,590
90th percentile $120,170
Employed locally 2,800
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,590
    25th
    $69,300
    50th (median)
    $80,600
    75th
    $104,310
    90th
    $120,170

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 91% Median School Psychologists salary is 9% 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
    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $98,240
    Chemists $100,720
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,780
    Physicists $131,260
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $66,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Chicago, IL-IN is $38.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.04 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 7.3% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,590 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,300.