School Psychologists Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $81,120 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.00
10th percentile $68,420
90th percentile $116,160
Employed locally 300
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,420
    25th
    $79,290
    50th (median)
    $81,120
    75th
    $111,230
    90th
    $116,160

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 102% Median School Psychologists salary is 2% 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 Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $96,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,800
    Biological Technicians $51,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Columbus, OH is $39.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.82 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Columbus, OH is 6.7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $68,420 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,290.