School Psychologists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $81,460 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.16
10th percentile $61,110
90th percentile $124,280
Employed locally 140
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,110
    25th
    $74,380
    50th (median)
    $81,460
    75th
    $103,390
    90th
    $124,280

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 103% Median School Psychologists salary is 3% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $110,330
    Lancaster, PA $94,290
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $92,650
    State College, PA $90,730
    York-Hanover, PA $89,640
    Reading, PA $86,070

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77,990
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$61,030
    Chemists$64,580
    Economists$80,600
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$79,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Harrisburg, PA is $39.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Harrisburg, PA is 6.3% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,110 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,380.