School Psychologists Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $102,920 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.48
10th percentile $61,230
90th percentile $141,320
Employed locally 130
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,230
    25th
    $79,760
    50th (median)
    $102,920
    75th
    $119,130
    90th
    $141,320

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 148% Median School Psychologists salary is 48% 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
    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
    Ohio $86,930

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $117,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,620
    Chemists $99,270
    Physicists $134,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Dayton, OH is $49.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.41 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Dayton, OH is 18.4% above 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,230 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,760.