School Psychologists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $123,710 +42.3% vs national
Median hourly $59.48
10th percentile $90,150
90th percentile $151,540
Employed locally 750
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,150
    25th
    $105,640
    50th (median)
    $123,710
    75th
    $133,430
    90th
    $151,540

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 121% Median School Psychologists salary is 21% 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
    Boulder, CO $143,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    Chico, CA $124,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $122,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,130
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $114,400

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Denver, CO is $59.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.68 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Denver, CO is 42.3% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $90,150 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,640.