School Psychologists Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $77,170 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.10
10th percentile $58,490
90th percentile $102,330
Employed locally 40
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,490
    25th
    $63,640
    50th (median)
    $77,170
    75th
    $92,540
    90th
    $102,330

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $101,790
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $96,490
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $92,980
    Kingston, NY $90,880
    Syracuse, NY $81,950

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,220
    Biological Technicians $46,800
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,630
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $117,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Ithaca, NY is $37.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.20 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Ithaca, NY is 11.2% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,490 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,640.