School Psychologists Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $62,630 -28% vs national
Median hourly $30.11
10th percentile $52,890
90th percentile $92,800
Employed locally 100
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,890
    25th
    $60,440
    50th (median)
    $62,630
    75th
    $73,370
    90th
    $92,800

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 106% Median School Psychologists salary is 6% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,130
    Lancaster, PA $94,290
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $90,830
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $90,610
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $90,500

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,840
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,920
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,140
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $59,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $80,250
    Psychologists, All Other $129,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Fayetteville, NC is $30.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.61 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Fayetteville, NC is 28% 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 $52,890 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,440.