School Psychologists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $61,700 -29% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $78,250
Employed locally 140
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $29,990
    50th (median)
    $61,700
    75th
    $65,540
    90th
    $78,250

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 79% Median School Psychologists salary is 21% below 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,940
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $127,030
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $124,200
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $122,970
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $122,270
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,590

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,200
    Biological Technicians $44,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,460
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $45,550
    Chemical Technicians $46,040
    Food Science Technicians $53,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Fayetteville, AR is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.62 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 29% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,990.