School Psychologists Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $78,230 -10% vs national
Median hourly $37.61
10th percentile $62,730
90th percentile $125,240
Employed locally 140
National median $86,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,730
    25th
    $65,250
    50th (median)
    $78,230
    75th
    $99,500
    90th
    $125,240

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    School Psychologists salary vs area income 126% Median School Psychologists salary is 26% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $127,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,730
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $123,410
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $120,130
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $116,210
    Maryland $108,710

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $41,050
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,630
    Life Scientists, All Other $65,330
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $84,760
    Chemical Technicians $88,800
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $53,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for School Psychologists in New Orleans, LA is $37.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median School Psychologists salary in New Orleans, LA is 10% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level School Psychologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,730 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,250.