School Psychologists Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $93,790 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.09
10th percentile $57,690
90th percentile $117,260
Employed locally 120
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,690
    25th
    $66,180
    50th (median)
    $93,790
    75th
    $101,110
    90th
    $117,260

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 109% Median School Psychologists salary is 9% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $102,320
    District of Columbia $100,720
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $98,790
    Connecticut $98,080
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $96,310
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $95,610

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $103,530
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,790
    Chemists $95,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other $124,400
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $102,210
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $128,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do School Psychologists make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in New Haven, CT is $45.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.97 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for School Psychologists salaries?

    The median School Psychologists salary in New Haven, CT is 7.9% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $57,690 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,180.