School Psychologists Salary in Columbia, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, SC

Median annual salary $77,080 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.06
10th percentile $57,600
90th percentile $101,500
Employed locally 180
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,600
    25th
    $61,140
    50th (median)
    $77,080
    75th
    $96,650
    90th
    $101,500

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 117% Median School Psychologists salary is 17% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $85,270
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $83,210
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $80,030
    Wisconsin $79,740
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $79,330

    Related occupations in Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $53,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,890
    Chemical Technicians $61,320
    Chemists $65,450
    Social Science Research Assistants $69,110
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Columbia, SC is $37.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.18 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Columbia, SC is 11.3% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $57,600 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,140.