School Psychologists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $54,330 -37.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.12
10th percentile $33,470
90th percentile $64,660
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,470
    25th
    $47,680
    50th (median)
    $54,330
    75th
    $63,530
    90th
    $64,660

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 90% Median School Psychologists salary is 10% 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 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $76,490
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,080
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $67,370
    Biological Technicians $52,930
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $92,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Hickory, NC is $26.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.42 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Hickory, NC is 37.5% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $33,470 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,680.