School Psychologists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $84,860 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.80
10th percentile $57,170
90th percentile $122,470
Employed locally 450
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,170
    25th
    $63,260
    50th (median)
    $84,860
    75th
    $102,500
    90th
    $122,470

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 124% Median School Psychologists salary is 24% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $102,920
    Toledo, OH $97,220
    Akron, OH $93,000
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $90,830
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $90,500
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $88,080

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,290
    Chemists $78,230
    Biological Technicians $50,040
    Chemical Technicians $57,300
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,700
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Cleveland, OH is $40.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.82 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Cleveland, OH is 2.4% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $57,170 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,260.