School Psychologists Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $125,660 +44.6% vs national
Median hourly $60.42
10th percentile $76,310
90th percentile $153,810
Employed locally 80
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,310
    25th
    $105,190
    50th (median)
    $125,660
    75th
    $136,600
    90th
    $153,810

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 193% Median School Psychologists salary is 93% 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
    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
    Visalia, CA $125,680

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Science Technicians $58,880
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,260
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $108,410
    Food Scientists and Technologists $77,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Merced, CA is $60.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.34 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Merced, CA is 44.6% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $76,310 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,190.