School Psychologists Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Median annual salary $85,170 -2% vs national
Median hourly $40.95
10th percentile $60,270
90th percentile $107,700
Employed locally 110
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,270
    25th
    $67,870
    50th (median)
    $85,170
    75th
    $107,700
    90th
    $107,700

    Louisville/Jefferson County economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,737 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 119% Median School Psychologists salary is 19% 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
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $73,360
    Rocky Mount, NC $70,090
    Kentucky $69,130
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $68,730

    Related occupations in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,190
    Social Science Research Assistants $80,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,760
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $65,720
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $56,690
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $64,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $40.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.69 or more per hour.

    Is Louisville/Jefferson County above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is 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 Louisville/Jefferson County?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $60,270 per year in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,870.