School Psychologists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $104,290 +20% vs national
Median hourly $50.14
10th percentile $64,990
90th percentile $128,030
Employed locally 540
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,990
    25th
    $78,840
    50th (median)
    $104,290
    75th
    $128,020
    90th
    $128,030

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 136% Median School Psychologists salary is 36% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,630
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $96,310
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $92,650
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $90,610
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $88,070
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $87,710

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$66,140
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81,620
    Chemists$76,820
    Psychologists, All Other$107,550
    Chemical Technicians$48,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$110,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Milwaukee, WI is $50.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.21 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 20% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $64,990 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,840.