School Psychologists Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $85,090 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.91
10th percentile $62,120
90th percentile $109,540
Employed locally 820
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,120
    25th
    $72,950
    50th (median)
    $85,090
    75th
    $98,030
    90th
    $109,540

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 87% Median School Psychologists salary is 13% below 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
    Rochester, MN $79,490
    Duluth, MN-WI $77,940
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $72,210
    Fargo, ND-MN $63,280

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$97,970
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95,530
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$91,160
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$47,130
    Chemists$83,790
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$103,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $40.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.49 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 2.1% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,120 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,950.