School Psychologists Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $108,630 +25% vs national
Median hourly $52.23
10th percentile $85,020
90th percentile $123,280
Employed locally 50
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,020
    25th
    $85,020
    50th (median)
    $108,630
    75th
    $120,810
    90th
    $123,280

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 126% Median School Psychologists salary is 26% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $121,540
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,130
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $116,210
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $115,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,110

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $108,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $113,120
    Biological Technicians $52,430
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $113,230
    Food Science Technicians $48,550
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $110,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Kennewick, WA is $52.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.66 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Kennewick, WA is 25% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $85,020 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,020.