School Psychologists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $77,170 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.10
10th percentile $49,170
90th percentile $104,390
Employed locally 70
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,170
    25th
    $60,730
    50th (median)
    $77,170
    75th
    $90,930
    90th
    $104,390

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 109% Median School Psychologists salary is 9% 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
    Farmington, NM $104,740
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $104,290
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $92,650
    Jackson, MI $88,330
    Wyoming $88,120
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $85,920

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,010
    Social Science Research Assistants$60,740
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$64,760
    Soil and Plant Scientists$61,710
    Physicists$67,710
    Biological Scientists, All Other$64,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Lansing, MI is $37.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.19 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Lansing, MI 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,170 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,730.