School Psychologists Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $73,360 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.27
10th percentile $57,960
90th percentile $88,380
Employed locally 110
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,960
    25th
    $63,380
    50th (median)
    $73,360
    75th
    $82,230
    90th
    $88,380

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 104% Median School Psychologists salary is 4% 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $101,430
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $90,830
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $85,170
    Rocky Mount, NC $70,090
    Kentucky $69,130
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $68,730

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants $48,980
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,260
    Physical Scientists, All Other $63,550
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $62,610
    Chemists $64,930
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $93,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Lexington, KY is $35.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.13 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Lexington, KY is 15.6% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $57,960 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,380.